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Category : Naval art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 620
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Surface Warfare
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Category : Naval art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 620
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Category : Naval art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 620
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Grave Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis Tragedy
Author: Richard A. Hulver
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 016095021X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 438
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Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 016095021X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.
Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Maine Corps
Author: United States. Navy Department
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Languages : en
Pages : 356
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Languages : en
Pages : 356
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Who's who in America
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 2716
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 2716
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Army-Navy-Air Force Register and Defense Times
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 726
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 726
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Register of the Commission and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States, Including Officers of the Marine Corps
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Languages : en
Pages : 188
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Languages : en
Pages : 188
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Army, Navy, Air Force Journal & Register
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 762
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 762
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List and Station of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States
Author: United States. Navy Department
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Languages : en
Pages : 848
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Languages : en
Pages : 848
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List and Station of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States, and of the Marine Corps, on the Active List, and Officers on the Retired List Employed on Active Duty
Author: United States. Navy Dept
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Languages : en
Pages : 1470
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Languages : en
Pages : 1470
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Army, Navy, Air Force Journal and Register
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1314
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1314
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