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Autore |
Helm Thomas |
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Titolo |
Ordeal By Sea; The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Indianapolis |
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San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (181 pages) |
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Soggetti |
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Survival at sea |
Shipwrecks - Pacific Ocean |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- FOREWORD -- Illustrations -- ONE - WAKE OF A WARSHIP -- TWO - INTO THE NIGHT -- THREE - LAST WATCH -- FOUR - "SOMEBODY HELP ME" -- FIVE - "THEY'LL FIND US TODAY" -- SIX - THE LONG WAIT IS OVER -- SEVEN - CONCLUSION -- APPENDIX -- U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35) FINAL SAILING LIST - 30 JULY 1945 -- ILLUSTRATIONS. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book chronicles the tragic sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis during World War II and the harrowing survival ordeal faced by its crew. The narrative, based on extensive research and firsthand accounts from survivors, provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and following the ship's sinking by a Japanese submarine. It emphasizes the bravery and resilience of the crew members who endured days at sea before being rescued. The book serves as a tribute to those who served aboard the Indianapolis and aims to present an accurate portrayal of one of the most significant naval disasters in U.S. history. |
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