Sands of Iwo Jima

Marine Sgt. John Stryker is a hard, demanding leader haunted by private demons and driven by an unbending sense of discipline. To the men under his command, he seems cold, cruel, and impossible to please, inspiring more fear and resentment than respect. But once they reach the beaches and face the realities of combat, Stryker’s harsh methods begin to reveal a purpose they had not understood.