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In Harm's Way

The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors

By Doug Stanton

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| Hardcover | 9780805066326

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A harrowing, adrenaline-charged account of America's worst naval disaster -- and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived.On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 saiContinue

A harrowing, adrenaline-charged account of America's worst naval disaster -- and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived.On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy for nearly four days and nights. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to stay alive, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and dementia. By the time rescue arrived, all but 317 men had died. The captain's subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? Why was the cruiser traveling unescorted in enemy waters? And perhaps most amazing of all, how did these 317 men manage to survive?Interweaving the stories of three survivors -- the captain, the ship's doctor, and a young marine -- journalist Doug Stanton has brought this astonishing human drama to life in a narrative that is at once immediate and timeless. The definitive account of a little-known chapter in World War II history, In Harm's Way is destined to become a classic tale of war, survival, and extraordinary courage.

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  • In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors By Doug Stanton

    storiesThis seems to be the season for reliving war stories, especially those of WWII. There's been a barrage of books, from histories and memoirs to stunning stories of courage and survival. Ghost Soldiers: The Forgotten Epic Story of World War II's ... (read full critics)

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  • If you have a fear of deep water, sharks, and being lost at sea, then you can look forward to as much terror in this book as any modern day thriller, except for the fact that everything in this book really happened. This is the story of the worst naval disaster in U.S. history. It took place two wee ... (continue)

    If you have a fear of deep water, sharks, and being lost at sea, then you can look forward to as much terror in this book as any modern day thriller, except for the fact that everything in this book really happened. This is the story of the worst naval disaster in U.S. history. It took place two weeks before Japan surrendered at the end of WWII, so the event itself was upstaged by the dropping of the atomic bomb (which ironically was facilitated by the very ship involved). History and suspense rolled into one---outstanding read. Five stars, would give more if possible.

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