James D. Bradley

James Bradley is an American author and speaker best known for his bestselling works of World War II history. His breakthrough book, "Flags of Our Fathers," co-written with Ron Powers, tells the story of the six men who raised the American flag at Iwo Jima, including his own father, John Bradley. The book was adapted into a film directed by Clint Eastwood. Bradley followed this success with "Flyboys," which chronicles the experiences of American airmen in the Pacific Theater. His meticulously researched narratives blend personal family history with broader wartime experiences, bringing forgotten heroes to vivid life.