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Book Grave Misfortune  The USS Indianapolis Tragedy

Download or read book Grave Misfortune The USS Indianapolis Tragedy written by Richard A. Hulver and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2019-06-03 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective.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.

Book United States Naval Institute Proceedings

Download or read book United States Naval Institute Proceedings written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book United States Naval Institute Proceedings

Download or read book United States Naval Institute Proceedings written by United States Naval Institute and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 1014 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps

Download or read book Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps written by United States. Navy and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 1466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Annual Register of the United States Naval Academy

Download or read book Annual Register of the United States Naval Academy written by United States Naval Academy and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States and of the Marine Corps

Download or read book Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States and of the Marine Corps written by United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 1454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Annual Register of the United States Naval Academy  Annapolis  Md

Download or read book Annual Register of the United States Naval Academy Annapolis Md written by United States Naval Academy and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 1058 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Pentagon 9 11

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alfred Goldberg
  • Publisher : Office of the Secretary, Historical Offi
  • Release : 2007-09-05
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 330 pages

Download or read book Pentagon 9 11 written by Alfred Goldberg and published by Office of the Secretary, Historical Offi. This book was released on 2007-09-05 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive account to date of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and aftermath, this volume includes unprecedented details on the impact on the Pentagon building and personnel and the scope of the rescue, recovery, and caregiving effort. It features 32 pages of photographs and more than a dozen diagrams and illustrations not previously available.

Book Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty

Download or read book Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty written by United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps

Download or read book Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps written by United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Army and Navy Journal

Download or read book Army and Navy Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty

Download or read book Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty written by United States. Navy and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 1562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Navy Directory

    Book Details:
  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1927
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 264 pages

Download or read book Navy Directory written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Navy Directory

    Book Details:
  • Author : United States. Navy Department
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1939
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 2060 pages

Download or read book Navy Directory written by United States. Navy Department and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 2060 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Guide to United States Naval Administrative Histories of World War II

Download or read book Guide to United States Naval Administrative Histories of World War II written by United States. Department of the Navy. Library and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Congressional Record

    Book Details:
  • Author : United States. Congress
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1911
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 916 pages

Download or read book Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 916 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)