On July 30, 1945, the battle cruiser USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific, where they remained, undetected by the navy, for nearly five days. By the time rescue arrived, all but 321 men had lost their lives; 4 more would die shortly thereafter. How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? Why was the cruiser traveling unescorted in enemy waters? And perhaps most amazing of all, how did these men ...
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On July 30, 1945, the battle cruiser USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific, where they remained, undetected by the navy, for nearly five days. By the time rescue arrived, all but 321 men had lost their lives; 4 more would die shortly thereafter. How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? Why was the cruiser traveling unescorted in enemy waters? And perhaps most amazing of all, how did these men manage to survive? This is destined to become a classic tale of war, survival, and extraordinary courage.
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