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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative unfolds the harrowing fate of the USS Indianapolis after it is torpedoed, leaving hundreds of crewmen stranded in shark-infested waters. With the ship sinking rapidly and rescue efforts delayed due to a lack of communication, the survivors face a desperate struggle for survival over five agonizing days. This gripping account highlights themes of heroism, the chaos of war, and the dire consequences of oversight within military operations.
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Fatal Voyage, Dan Kurzman
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Fatal Voyage
- Subtitle
- The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dan Kurzman
- Publisher
- Crown
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 418
- ISBN13
- 9780767906784
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative unfolds the harrowing fate of the USS Indianapolis after it is torpedoed, leaving hundreds of crewmen stranded in shark-infested waters. With the ship sinking rapidly and rescue efforts delayed due to a lack of communication, the survivors face a desperate struggle for survival over five agonizing days. This gripping account highlights themes of heroism, the chaos of war, and the dire consequences of oversight within military operations.