Vincent, Lynn
Indianapolis
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471146992
- author:
- Vincent, Lynn
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 3.6 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History,General, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis: A True Story of Survival and Redemption The U.S.S. Indianapolis, a ship that played a pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb, met a tragic fate in the Pacific during World War II. After delivering crucial components to the island of Tinian, the ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, resulting in the loss of nearly 900 lives. The survivors faced unimaginable hardships, including starvation, dehydration, and shark attacks, as they waited to be rescued. The story of the Indianapolis is one of extraordinary courage and terrible tragedy, marked by a fight for justice that spanned decades. The ship's captain, Charles B. McVay III, was wrongly court-martialled for negligence over the sinking, but the survivors and the Japanese submarine commander who sank the ship joined forces to finally exonerate him. This gripping tale of survival and redemption is a testament to the bravery and resilience of those who served on the U.S.S. Indianapolis.
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