
In Harm's Way
The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors
Square Fish · Print & ebook · August 29, 2023
A young readers edition of Doug Stanton and Michael J. Tougias' New York Times bestseller In Harm’s Way—a riveting World War II account of the greatest maritime disaster in US naval history.
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- Who it’s for
- A straight, readable account of a famous disaster and what followed.
- Genres
- Military & Wars, 20th Century U.S., Boats & Ships
- Published
- Square Fish, August 29, 2023
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A young readers edition of Doug Stanton and Michael J. Tougias' New York Times bestseller In Harm’s Way—a riveting World War II account of the greatest maritime disaster in US naval history. "A masterful account of one of history's most poignant and tragic secrets." —#1 New York Times-bestelling author Lee Child On July 30, 1945, the U.S.S. Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine.
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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 hallucinations. By the time rescue arrived, all but 316 men had died. The captain's subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? And how did these 316 men manage to survive against all odds? New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters. More Thrilling True Rescue Books: The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition) Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition) Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition) Rescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)
Why It Holds
A straight, readable account of a famous disaster and what followed.
Come here for
- survivor story, not just ship lore
- clear historical explanation
Expect
- naval history focus
- sustained, assignment-friendly read
Where it sits
| Military & Wars | 81% |
|---|---|
| Boats & Ships | 68% |
| 20th Century U.S. | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Adventure & Explorers
- Military & Wars
- Boats & Ships
- Authors
- Michael J Tougias, Doug Stanton
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Published
- August 29, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Adventure & Explorers