In Harm's Way

In Harm's Way recounts the harrowing story of the USS Indianapolis, which was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in 1945 after delivering the atomic bomb that would later devastate Hiroshima. Of the nearly 1,200 crew members, only 317 survived the five days adrift in the South Pacific, battling sharks, hypothermia, and madness. The book interweaves the personal stories of survivors, including Captain Charles Butler McVay, who was unjustly court-martialed and later took his own life. This definitive account brings to life a near-forgotten chapter of World War II history, made even more poignant by the 2017 discovery of the ship's wreckage. /n/n Doug Stanton's narrative is both immediate and timeless, capturing the human drama and the enduring legacy of the USS Indianapolis. The book's detailed retelling of the survivors' ordeal and the subsequent injustices faced by the crew offers a profound look at the cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit. The recent discovery of the ship's remains has reignited interest in this tragic event, making Stanton's account more relevant than ever.