Author: Library of CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Library of Congress Catalogs
Author: Library of CongressAmerican Journal of Physics
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American physics teacher
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
Archival journal targeted toward advanced-level physics and physics education, with its focus on the teaching and cultural aspects of physics.
Subject Catalog
Author: Library of CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Subject
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Canadian Books in Print
Author: Library of Congress Catalog
Author: Library of CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Subject
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
A cumulative list of works represented by Library of Congress printed cards.
Canadian Books in Print
Author: Martha PluscauskasPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
International Books in Print
Author: Grave Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis Tragedy
Author: Richard A. HulverPublisher: 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 This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective.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.
Who's who in America
Author: John W. LeonardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Vols. 28-30 accompanied by separately published parts with title: Indices and necrology.
Guide to United States Naval Administrative Histories of World War II
Author: United States. Department of the Navy. LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description