The sinking of the uss indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors and horse soldiers which is the basis for the 2018 feature film 12 strong. The book has been translated into german, japanese, danish, spanish, and italian. I had heard of the uss indianapolis but did not know much about it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Doug stanton, author, doug stanton, afterword by in harms. Indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors kindle edition published may 1st 2003 by henry holt and co. Bonney, bonsall, bonsfield, bonshall, bonson, bontoft, booch, book, bookless, booley.
Odyssey of echo company, in harms way, horse soldiers. Doug stanton tells the story of this disastrous voyage and the navys subsequent treatment of mcvay in in harms way. Stantons book in harms way, about the sinking of the wwii cruiser uss indianapolis and the gallant fight of her crew to exonerate their courtmartialed captain, was also an international bestseller uks the sunday times. Indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors pdf epub book. In harms way by doug stanton penguin books australia. The sinking of the uss indianapolis by dan kurzman william h. The way it was written, by robert penn warren, reprinted from the. On july 30, 1945, the uss indianapolis was torpedoed in the south pacific.
In harm s way spent more than six months on the new york times bestseller list and has been translated in multiple languages. Buy in harm s way by doug stanton online at alibris. Doug stanton is an american journalist, lecturer, screenwriter, and author of new york times bestsellers in harm s way. A harrowing, adrenalinecharged account of america s worst naval disaster and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived. Doug allen dylan allen esther fleece allen frederick lewis allen graham allen henry wilson allen jade allen james allen james b. A young readers edition of doug stanton and michael tougias new york times bestseller in harms waya riveting world war ii account of the greatest maritime disaster in us naval history.
Harm, harman, harmer, harmick, harminster, harmiston, harmon, harmont. Sep 01, 2017 read writing from doug stanton on medium. In harm s way casts the tragedy of the uss indianapolis not as a history of war, but as a portrait of men battling the sea. May 01, 2002 in harm s way by doug stanton, 97805538609, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in paperback format. There were other parts of my game that had rust to them, but as the game. Savaged by a salvo of torpedoes from a japanese submarine, the warship, one of the fastest in the us navy, sank in a matter of minutes. On 30 july 1945 the uss indianapolis was steaming through the south pacific, on her way home having delivered the bomb that was to decimate hiroshima seven days later, when she was torpedoed by a japanese submarine. Contact contact doug please use the form below to contact me. Apr 09, 2012 in harm s way by doug stanton, 2001, h. Red vinyl, plus 50page childrens book inspired by the lp all house in a deluxe box. The sinking of the uss indianapolis is one of the great untold stories of ww2 this is a future classic of war writing that offers a priveleged insight into the. Mcvay, the wartime commander of the indianapolis, who killed himself in the 1960s and remains the only naval commander to have been courtmartialed as the result of losing a vessel sunk by the enemy as an act of war.
Doug is also happy to receive requests and private messages from his readers on facebook, and he is particularly pleased to support book clubs. In harms way the sinking of the uss indianapolis and the. Wagons on the santa fe trail national park service. On july 30, 1945, the uss indianapolis was torpedoed in the south pacific by a japanese submarine. I usually book a big charity ride abroad to get me back to the sunshine in. Indianapolis was torpedoed in the south pacific by a japanese submarine. Stanton s writing about the uss indianapolis has appeared in naval history magazine, and in harm s way was included in the u. Doug stanton is a journalist, lecturer, screenwriter, and author of the new york times bestsellers in harms way and horse soldiers. In harms way is a history book by doug stanton, published in 2001.
Interweaving the stories of three survivorscaptain mcvay. His books include the odyssey of echo company, in harms way, and horse soldiers. We have eight lines of effort, two of which are military, and generally the military lines o. Drawing on new material and extensive interviews with survivors, in harms way relates the tragedy of the uss indianapolis not as a history of war, but as a portrait of men battling the sea. Amazing and true naval tale this nonfiction book is about the sinking of a large navy ship in the pacific just before the end of world war ii. The sinking of the uss indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors hardcover series wheeler hardcover wheeler large print book series.
Indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors by doug stanton. Interweaving the stories of survivors, doug stanton has brought this astonishing human drama to life in a narrative that is at once immediate and timeless. On july 16, 1945, the battle cruiser uss indianapolis left san francisco with a topsecret cargo. The sinking of the uss indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors by doug stanton overview a harrowing, adrenalinecharged account of americas worst naval disaster and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived. Uss indianapolis naval history and heritage command navy. May 21, 2001 a crisp, wellexecuted reconstruction of naval warfares darkest chapter. One thousand two hundred men went into the water, and only 321 were to survive. Buy in harm s way the sinking of the uss indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors by doug stanton at. Due to my busy schedule i may not be able to answer all of your emails, but i do read them.
His books include the odyssey of echo company, in harms way, and h. Jan 01, 2001 a harrowing, adrenalinecharged account of americas worst naval disaster and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived. Stanton employed some unusual narrative devices for a work of history in recounting the story of the sinking of the uss indianapolis in world war ii. Doug stanton in harm s way in creating this book, i decided to cast the tragedy of the uss indianapolis not as a history of war but as a portrait of men battling the sea.
Horse soldiers is the basis for a jerry bruckheimerproduced movie titled 12 strong, starring chris hemsworth and michael shannon, released by warner bros. Sold by orkide store and ships from amazon fulfillment. Mens journal editor stanton sets out to vindicate captain charles mcvay and to force the navy to declassify information relating to one of the worst disasters in. In harm s way 9781536628241 by doug stanton and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Interweaving the stories of three survivors the captain, the ships doctor, and a young marine journalist doug stanton has brought this. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by doug stanton. Reviewed in the united kingdom on january 17, 2017.
Excerpt from in harms way, with commentary by doug stanton the definitive account of this harrowing chapter of world war ii historyalready a bestseller in its hardcover and mass market editionsin harms way is a classic tale of war, survival, and extraordinary courage. Back to book in conversation with doug stanton and survivors of the uss indianapolis in conversation with doug stanton and survivors of the uss indianapolis adapted from interviews with lewis haynes, a former doctor aboard the uss indianapolis, and giles mccoy, a former member of its marine corps security detail. A former contributing editor at esquire, outside, and mens journal, doug stanton received an m. The sinking of the uss indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors. Its the selfinflicted gunshot of captain charles b. The uss indianapolis was the last ship sunk during the second world war. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read in harm s way. A harrowing, adrenalinecharged account of americas worst naval disaster and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived. Doughtery, doughton, doughtrey, doughtry, doughty, douglas, douglass. Jan 01, 2001 free download or read online in harms way. Story of its survivors 2003, a nonfiction book by doug stanton. Oct 01, 2001 stanton s writing about the uss indianapolis has appeared in naval history magazine, and in harm s way was included in the u. The sinking of the uss indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors 2001 and horse soldiers 2009 which is the basis for the 2018 feature film 12 strong. The sinking of the uss indianapolis and the extraordinary story of its survivors 9780805066326.
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