Review of Flags of Our Fathers (2006) by Fenny Z — 01 May 2009

The other side from "Letters from iwo jima".

This review of Flags of Our Fathers (2006) was written by Fenny Z on 01 May 2009.

Flags of Our Fathers has generally received positive reviews.

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