In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors
'In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors' by Doug Stanton is a compelling non-fiction account of the tragic sinking of the USS Indianapolis during World War II. Through detailed research and interviews with survivors, Stanton vividly retells the harrowing story of the crew's ordeal at sea, battling shark attacks, injuries, and the elements. sheds light on the bureaucratic failures and scapegoating that followed the disaster, highlighting the human courage and loss faced by the sailors.
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The book contains graphic descriptions of death, shark attacks, psychological trauma, and themes of military failure.
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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 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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About the Author:
A former contributing editor at Esquire, Outside, and Men's Journal, Doug Stanton received an M.F.A. from the Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa. He lives in Traverse City, Michigan. He is the author of In Harm's Way.
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