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ISBN
9780805066326

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Holt & Company, Henry
ISBN-10
0805066322
ISBN-13
9780805066326
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1818669

Product Key Features

Book Title
In Harm's Way : The Sinking of the U. S. S. Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors
Number of Pages
360 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / Naval
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Revised
Genre
History
Author
Doug Stanton
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
23.6 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
6.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-068254
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"Stellar...A gut-wrenching story of everyday heroes."-- New York Post "Gripping...Compelling."-- Chicago Tribune "Powerful...One of the most poignant tragedies and injustices of World War II."--Mark Bowden "Infuriating, mesmerizing, and heartbreaking...Impossible to put down."--Rick Atkinson "The most frightening book I've ever read."--Stephen Ambrose "A chilling account."-- The Atlantic Journal-Constitution "Do yourself a favor. Read In Harm's Way ."--James Bradley "Stanton has created a war story that is part Titanic, part Stephen King nightmare."-- Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Dewey Decimal
940.54/5973
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
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.
LC Classification Number
D774.I5S73 2001

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  • Top favourable review

    No problems

    It was a used book signed by the author. Came on time no problems. Take care have a good day...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: bravesrlr98

  • Our father was on this ship.

    Our father was on this ship and was taken off at Pearl by Admiral Nimitz. Dad never recovered from the loss of his ship mates and the bombing of Pearl. He spent the rest of his life in fear, grief, paranoia and guilt that he was a survivor. I have given copies of this book to both my siblings. The reading and our visit to the USS Arizona gave us a much deeper understanding of our father's mental health issues.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

  • Excellent coverage of the event; Emotional.

    Because I had a friend who survived the sinking, and he gave me a first hand of what they experienced. I bought the first book to be published and gave it to him as a gift.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

  • Wonderful solid book.

    There can't be enough said about this historically accurate account of this WW2 event and the dedication it pays to the survivors. Highly recommended.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: reds_corner

  • Awesome book

    Awesome book, couldn't put it down. Tells the real story of the USS Indianapolis. A must read for everyone.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale