In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors
by Doug Stanton
Description
In the final days of World War II, the USS Indianapolis met a catastrophic end, torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the South Pacific. What followed was a harrowing ordeal of survival against unimaginable odds, as hundreds of sailors were left adrift in the ocean for days. This gripping account details their desperate fight against hypothermia, dehydration, and relentless shark attacks, a testament to human endurance and the will to live. Doug Stanton masterfully weaves together the historical tragedy with the profound personal stories of the survivors, exploring themes of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring impact of war.
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paperback
Tandem Library
Published Jan 1, 2003
339 pages
ISBN: 9781417642656
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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