In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition): The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors [Paperback]

A young readers edition of Doug Stanton and Michael J. Tougias'New York TimesbestsellerIn Harms Waya 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. #1New York Times-bestelling author Lee Child

On July 30, 1945, the U.S.S.Indianapoliswas 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 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 Timesbestselling 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.

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Doug Stantonis a #1New York Timesbestselling author whose writing has appeared inEsquire,The New York Times,TIME,The Washington Post, and other national publications. The bestsellingIn Harms Waywas included in the US Navys required reading list for naval officers. His bookHorse Soldiersis the basis for the movie12 Strong, starring Chris Hemsworth. Stanton lectures nationally and has appeared on natil“#