Abandon Ship!: The True World War II Story About the Sinking of the Laconia (True Survival Series, 1)
$12.28
Description
Book Synopsis: 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. What the Germans didn't know was that they had just attacked their allies: locked below decks on the British ship were nearly 1,800 Italian prisoners of war. When the Germans realized their mistake, they made the unprecedented decision to rescue all survivors regardless of their nationality, attempting to declare the waters a neutral zone. But when an American bomber flew over the humanitarian effort, he was ordered to drop bombs, contributing to the deaths of many Italian POWs and British civilians in the process. Some of those who remained alive endured weeks adrift at sea, fighting for survival with little water or food, and in shark-infested oceans. Suspenseful and informative, this incredible true account, which includes historic photographs, is a testament to the idea that compassion can rule over conflict—even at the cruel heights of war.
Details
Are you ready to experience the gripping account of one of World War II's most incredible true stories? Look no further than "Abandon Ship!: The True World War II Story About the Sinking of the Laconia". This book, part of the highly acclaimed True Survival Series, will have you on the edge of your seat from the very first page.
Immerse yourself in the harrowing events of September 12, 1942, when the RMS Laconia found itself under attack by a German submarine off the coast of West Africa. Little did the Germans know that their target was actually an ally, carrying nearly 1,800 Italian prisoners of war. Witness the unprecedented decision by the Germans to rescue all survivors, regardless of nationality, in an attempt to create a neutral zone.
But the story doesn't end there. Prepare for heart-wrenching twists as an American bomber unwittingly contributes to the loss of lives in an effort to protect the humanitarian mission. Join the survivors as they endure weeks adrift at sea, battling starvation and shark-infested waters. Suspenseful, informative, and filled with historic photographs, this captivating true account demonstrates the power of compassion amidst the horrors of war.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale that sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of World War II. Get your copy of "Abandon Ship!" now and be transported to a time when survival tested the human spirit. Visit our website to order your copy today!
Discover More Best Sellers in Boats & Ships
Shop Boats & Ships
Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship"
$15.90
Boats & Ships - Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship"
The Outcasts: Brotherband Chronicles, Book 1 (The Brotherband Chronicles)
$9.99
Boats & Ships - The Outcasts: Brotherband Chronicles, Book 1 (The Brotherband Chronicles)
Gabby's Dollhouse Storybook #8 (Gabby's Dollhouse Storybook)
$3.99
Boats & Ships - Gabby's Dollhouse Storybook #8 (Gabby's Dollhouse Storybook)
$17.03
Boats & Ships - In Harm’s Way (Young Reader’s Edition): The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors
