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This juvenile nonfiction account chronicles the 1945 loss of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, the largest single‐day naval loss of World War II, and the subsequent Navy cover‑up of the disaster. It details the unfair court‑martial of the ship’s captain, highlighting themes of injustice and institutional secrecy. Fifty‑five years later, a young boy discovers survivor testimonies and works to restore the truth, underscoring the importance of historical memory and accountability in naval history.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Peter Nelson
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