Presented By: Veteran and Military Services
Veterans Week: In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
Doug Stanton, Author
On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese sub after dropping off parts for the first atomic bomb, “Little Boy”. Out of almost 1,200 men onboard 900 survived the sinking, but spent nearly 4 days and nights battling sharks, hunger, thirst and weather. Only 317 survived the ordeal.
Journalist Doug Stanton talks about his research from the book, conclusions he has drawn from the stories of the men who sailed Indianapolis that fateful night, and answers your questions about this story of war, survival and courage.
Journalist Doug Stanton talks about his research from the book, conclusions he has drawn from the stories of the men who sailed Indianapolis that fateful night, and answers your questions about this story of war, survival and courage.
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