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Attacked at Sea
A True World War II Story of a Family’s Fight for SurvivalBy Michael J. Tougias, Alison O’LearyNarrated by Alex BoylesLength4h 59m
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Attacked at Sea is a riveting account of survival at sea, book four in the True Rescue series from Michael J. Tougias, the author of the bestseller The Finest Hours.
On May 19, 1942, during World War II, a German submarine, a U-boat, in the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey fifty miles from New Orleans. The submarine set its sights on the freighter Heredia. Most onboard were merchant seamen, but there were also civilians, including the Downs family: Ray and Ina and their two children. Fast asleep in their berths, the Downs family had no idea that two torpedoes were heading their way. When the ship exploded, chaos ensued—and each family member had to find their own path to survival.
This inspiring historical narrative tells the story of the Downs family as they struggle against sharks, hypothermia, drowning, and dehydration in their effort to survive the aftermath of this deadly attack off the American coast.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (130)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length4 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byAlex Boyles
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJun 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Series
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