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In July 1945, USS Indianapolis raced across the Pacific on a top-secret mission—delivering parts for the atomic bomb to Tinian. Mission complete, she turned for Leyte but never arrived. Torpedoes from submarine I-58 sent her down in twelve minutes, leaving 890 men adrift. For four days they battled heat, thirst, and sharks before rescue arrived. Only 316 survived—the ship that delivered victory, and paid the ultimate price. #WWII #USSIndianapolis #PacificWar #Tinian #LostAtSea #WW2History | The

5.1K views · 931 reactions | They just got bath’s with the hose because it’s 600 degrees outside. Now there’s an apathetic meeting happening. #standupforpits | Stand Up For Pits Foundation, Inc | Facebook