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I'm shocked by this book. I used to teach secondary school history and also have taken courses in Japanese history, so I am very familiar with WWII, but I learned many new things from this book. Although I already knew about the first third of this book (where he sets up the historical basis for the actions and mindset of both sides) and about Iwo Jima, bombings, etc I was not prepared for the graphic detail in which he describes the stories of the Flyboys fates. I actually cried several times whilst reading. I feel Bradley gives a well-rounded perspective from both the American and Japanese sides. He met and interviewed victims and perpetrators from both sides. Before reading this book I was 'on the fence' about the US use of the atomic bomb; I am no longer on the fence and am now convinced it was merited and additionally that it wasn't as bad as today's generation (that wasn't alive during this time) makes it out to be. Read it and you'll understand why. Although Rated R for graphic violence and inhumane acts.