In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition): The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors (True Rescue Series) - Kindle edition by Tougias, Michael J., Stanton, Doug. Children Kindle
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A New York Times Notable Book for 2022 The definitive history of World War II from the African American perspective, written by civil rights expert and Dartmouth history professor Matthew Delmont Matthew F. Delmont's book is filled with compelling narratives that outline with nuance, rigor, and complexity how Black Americans fought for this country abroad while simultaneously fighting for their rights here in the United States.
Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad [Book]
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IndyPL Staff Picks 2021 Favorite Tween & Teen Fiction, The Indianapolis Public Library
A remarkable true WWII account of the maritime attack on the RMS Laconia off the West African coast-- A remarkable World War II account of a maritime attack off the West African coast, for fans of Steven Sheinkin and Deborah Heiligman. On September 12, 1942, the RMS Laconia was attacked by a German submarine five hundred miles off the coast of western Africa.
Abandon Ship!: The True World War II Story about the Sinking of the Laconia [Book]
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True Stores from WWII: Non-fiction for Kids, The Indianapolis Public Library
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True Stores from WWII: Non-fiction for Kids, The Indianapolis Public Library
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.
In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors [Book]
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