USS Indianapolis and Its Legacy

Ken Stano reviews 'In Harm's Way' by Doug Stanton, a book about the USS Indianapolis, a US cruiser that delivered the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The ship was torpedoed on its return, leaving survivors stranded for days. Many were rescued by a PBY Catalina, piloted by Lieutenant Adrian Marks, who defied orders to save over 50 sailors. Stano highly recommends the book for its gripping true story and personal accounts of survival.

What is the main focus of the book review presented by Ken Stano?

• A biography of a WW2 pilot

• A book about the USS Indianapolis

• A documentary on WW2 aircraft

• A novel about WW2

What significant event is covered in the book 'In Harm's Way'?

• The Battle of Midway

• The sinking of the USS Indianapolis

• The D-Day landings

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

What was the USS Indianapolis' mission before it was sunk?

• Delivering troops to Normandy

• Transporting supplies to the Pacific

• Delivering the atomic bomb components

• Engaging in a naval battle

How long were the survivors of the USS Indianapolis stranded in the water?

• Ten days

• Two days

• Four days

• One week

What role did the PBY Catalina play in the rescue of the USS Indianapolis survivors?

• It transported the survivors to safety

• It dropped supplies to the survivors

• It was used to spot the survivors

• It provided air cover

What unique action did Lieutenant Adrian Marks take during the rescue?

• He flew over enemy territory

• He landed his plane on the open ocean

• He coordinated a naval attack

• He piloted a submarine

What was the consequence of Lieutenant Marks landing his plane on the ocean?

• The plane was captured by the enemy

• The plane sank immediately

• The plane was damaged beyond repair

• The plane was able to take off again

How many sailors did Lieutenant Marks manage to rescue with his PBY Catalina?

• Over 300

• Over 50

• Over 100

• Over 200

What does Ken Stano recommend for those interested in WW2 stories?

• Watching a documentary

• Reading 'In Harm's Way'

• Listening to a podcast

• Visiting a museum

What additional format does Ken Stano suggest for experiencing the book?

• A graphic novel

• An audiobook

• A movie adaptation

• A live play