Stanton, Doug
In Harm's Way
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553813609
- author:
- Stanton, Doug
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bantam
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 106mm X 178mm
- Genre:
- Battles & campaigns
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The USS Indianapolis was on a mission to deliver the atomic bomb that would soon devastate Hiroshima, but her journey home was cut short when she was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine on 30 July 1945. Of the 1196 men on board, an estimated 300 were killed, leaving 900 to struggle for survival in the sea. Their ordeal was marked by unimaginable hardship, as they fought to stay alive against the elements and the relentless threat of sharks. It was a desperate struggle that lasted for five days, with only 317 men eventually rescued. The story of the USS Indianapolis and its survivors is one of human drama and resilience, and it is told here in a narrative that is both immediate and timeless. This book brings together the stories of some of the survivors, including the ship's captain, who would face a tragic and unjust fate. The USS Indianapolis's story has become a forgotten chapter in the history of World War II, but it is a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of those who served on the front lines.
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