James Bradley
James Bradley co-authored the bestselling book 'Flags Of Our Fathers', detailing the WWII Iwo Jima flag-raising that inspired a Clint Eastwood film.
Particulars
James Bradley was an American author best known for co-writing the nonfiction book Flags Of Our Fathers with Ron Powers. The book examined the lives of the six Marines who raised the flag on Iwo Jima during World War II, focusing on his father, John Bradley, who was one of them. Published in 2000, it became a bestseller and was later adapted into a 2006 film directed by Clint Eastwood.
Beyond Flags Of Our Fathers, Bradley authored several other works of historical nonfiction, including Flyboys: A True Story of Courage and The Imperial Cruise, which explored American military and foreign policy in the Pacific. He frequently lectured on World War II history and the legacy of the flag-raising image, appearing at museums, universities, and veterans' events.
Bradley died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 72. His contributions to public understanding of World War II history through his writing and speaking left a lasting impact on both literary and historical communities.
Compiled from source reports and Wikipedia. Automated record.