In Harm's Way Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Doug Stanton
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
269

In Harm's Way by Doug Stanton Book Summary

A harrowing, adrenaline-charged account of America's worst naval disaster -- and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived.

On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis 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 dementia. By the time rescue arrived, all but 317 men had died. The captain's subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: 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 317 men manage to survive?

Interweaving the stories of three survivors -- the captain, the ship's doctor, and a young marine -- journalist Doug Stanton has brought this astonishing human drama to life in a narrative that is at once immediate and timeless. The definitive account of a little-known chapter in World War II history, In Harm's Way is destined to become a classic tale of war, survival, and extraordinary courage.

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Book Name In Harm's Way
Genre Military History
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Language English
E-Book Size 25.68 MB

In Harm's Way (Doug Stanton) Book Reviews 2024

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The best storyline of this historical tragedy. Anyone who reads this will cry and have more gratitude for all who serve to protect the freedoms of our United States.

Grit. These men had it. Bravery and determination in the worst situation imaginable. It's hard to put into words the experience these men went through, but the author definitely did exactly that. A well told and riveting story to be sure.

In harm's way. Best story ever told. Sad, inspirational, vivid, truly a work at literature from the most epic experience a human being could encounter. Bravery, honor and the ultimate sacrifice for liberty. Thank you. Forever my heroes.

Review from a Sailor. As a teenager, I had never even considered the fact of joining the military. Everything about it scared me. Being shot, being bombed, being sunk on a ship. All those were true fears of mine. One weekend, at a party; talking to a army veteran, I made a rather impulsive decision and by the end of that week, I was making dates to go to MEPS with the US Navy. Events like the ones that occurred in this tragic disaster always were in the back of my mind. But they all seem like silly things that never had happened before. I didn’t hear about the Indianapolis story until boot camp. It terrified me about what I had signed up for, and never really went further into wanting to know about it. What convinced me to read this book was the incredible peers I worked under. The family of brothers and sisters I had never met before but who I would give my life for if need be. My first DIVO was a Purple Heart recipient because he was in the USS Cole attack. The stories and inspiration that, now retired LTCDR Bloodsaw, gave me where where I truly felt now as part of the ranks. Every tragic event involving the US Navy now felt personal. This book highlights the team and strength that we embody, and although extremely unfortunate, it’s something that we learned from hopefully. I just can’t say how amazing this book is and how it made me feel more pride and willingness to do more to fight the fight for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice before us. Hooyah US Navy, may god have those sounds of my shipmates by his side and may god bless those still alive and may god bless the United States Navy. -JEV

In Harms Way. Excellent book and a tragedy the 1945 leadership of the US Navy should take full responsibility for. Mistakes were made from the top down and only one man was held responsible.

In Harm’s Way. A horrifying account of what happened before and after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in the waning days of the war. I’ve read quite a few books about WWII but none as gripping as this. It is well researched well written and contains accounts from survivors of that awful event and it’s aftermath. I read it upon its publication many years ago and the deaths of those young men still haunt me. Read it!

Spellbinding. Chilling book. Sometimes you forget to breathe. Its like watching a train wreck in slow motion. Literally.

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Summary of In Harm's Way by Doug Stanton

The In Harm's Way book written by Doug Stanton was published on 01 May 2003, Thursday in the Military History category. A total of 269 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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