{"product_id":"in-harms-way-young-readers-edition-the-sinking-of-the-uss-indianapolis-and-the-story-of-its-survivors-paperback","title":"In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition): The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Tougias\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDoug Stanton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA young readers edition of Doug Stanton and Michael J. Tougias' \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eIn Harm's Way\u003c\/i\u003e--a riveting World War II account of the greatest maritime disaster in US naval history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A masterful account of one of history's most poignant and tragic secrets.\" --#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestelling author Lee Child \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn July 30, 1945, the U.S.S. \u003ci\u003eIndianapolis\u003c\/i\u003e was 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore Thrilling True Rescue Books: \u003cbr\u003eThe Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eA Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eInto the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eAttacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eRescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Stanton\u003c\/b\u003e is a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author whose writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and other national publications. The bestselling \u003ci\u003eIn Harm's Way\u003c\/i\u003e was included in the US Navy's required reading list for naval officers. His book \u003ci\u003eHorse Soldiers\u003c\/i\u003e is the basis for the movie \u003ci\u003e12 Strong\u003c\/i\u003e, starring Chris Hemsworth. Stanton lectures nationally and has appeared on national TV and radio. He and Anne Stanton provided an initial donation for the publication of \u003ci\u003eOnly 316 Survived\u003c\/i\u003e, and founded a scholarship program benefiting grandchildren of the USS Indianapolis crew. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael J. Tougias\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many award-winning true rescue stories, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Finest Hours\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Storm Too Soon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInto the Blizzard\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAttacked at Sea\u003c\/i\u003e. He also published \u003ci\u003eThe Waters Between Us: A Boy, A Father, Outdoor Misadventures and the Healing Power of Nature\u003c\/i\u003e. A frequent lecturer on his work, Tougias splits his time between Massachusetts and Florida.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 7.56 x 5.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 29, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759026635040,"sku":"9781250909343","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a5cb669dd5ae9964d866f4dae2635706.webp?v=1780141213","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-harms-way-young-readers-edition-the-sinking-of-the-uss-indianapolis-and-the-story-of-its-survivors-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}