Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S....
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Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S..... This detailed history not only recounts the disaster but also explores the survivors’ fifty-year fight for justice on behalf of their wrongly court-martialed skipper, Captain Charles McVay III. The story is a tour de force of human drama, highlighting both the heroism and the tragic consequences of naval warfare. Discover the compelling and comprehensive story of the USS Indianapolis, the ship involved in the worst sea disaster in United States naval history. This gripping account is a New York Times bestseller that has captivated readers with its vivid storytelling and meticulous research. Praised by critics and readers alike, it offers an in-depth look at one of the most tragic and heroic episodes in naval history. On July 30, 1945, just after midnight, the USS Indianapolis was sailing alone in the Philippine Sea when it was struck by two Japanese torpedoes and sunk. For the next five nights and four days, nearly nine hundred men faced unimaginable challenges—injuries, sharks, dehydration, insanity, and even conflict among themselves—while stranded nearly three hundred miles from land. Only 316 of those aboard survived this harrowing ordeal. Authors Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic present the full story of the ship, her crew, and their final mission to deliver the atomic bomb core to the Pacific for the Hiroshima strike. Their narrative begins in 1932, with the ship’s christening, and continues through World War II, culminating in her historic and tragic final mission. The book is described as “a wonderful book…that features grievous mistakes, extraordinary courage, unimaginable horror, and a cover-up…as complete an account of this tragic tale as we are likely to have” (The Christian Science Monitor). This detailed history not only recounts the disaster but also explores the survivors’ fifty-year fight for justice on behalf of their wrongly court-martialed skipper, Captain Charles McVay III. The story is a tour de force of human drama, highlighting both the heroism and the tragic consequences of naval warfare. Critics have called it “simply outstanding…Indianapolis is a must-read…a tour de force of true human drama” (Booklist, starred review). Kirkus Reviews describes it as “enthralling…A gripping study of the greatest sea disaster in the history of the US Navy and its aftermath,” while USA TODAY praises the authors’ “crisp writing and superb research,” asserting that “Indianapolis is sure to hold its own for a long time.” This book stands as both groundbreaking naval history and a spellbinding narrative, bringing the ship and her heroic crew vividly back to life. Brand : Simon & Schuster Product Type : ABISBOOK Genre : HISTORY Author : Lynn Vincent Binding : Paperback Language : English Publication Date : 2019 Pages : 592
