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Synopsis
The open ocean has always carried risks, but nothing could have prepared Captain Richard Phillips and his crew for what unfolded on April 8, 2009. Off the coast of Somalia, armed pirates stormed the Maersk Alabama, seizing control of the cargo ship and plunging its crew into a terrifying battle for survival.
What followed was an international crisis that gripped the world. For days, the standoff played out on the high seas, with the lives of American sailors hanging in the balance. As the pirates tightened their hold, the United States Navy mobilized in one of the most dramatic rescue operations of modern times.
Told with the pace and intensity of a thriller, this book recounts the harrowing ordeal of the Maersk Alabama—from the moment of capture to the final, daring rescue. It explores the courage of ordinary men caught in extraordinary circumstances and the high-stakes decisions that meant the difference between life and death.
More than a story of piracy, it is a story of resilience, leadership, and the unbreakable will to survive in the face of overwhelming danger.
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The oceans can be a dangerous place; Captain Richard Phillips knew this. Still he never imagined what would happen to him or his crew on April 8, 2009, when Somalian pirates boarded and captured his ship. With the gripping narrative of a page-turning thriller novel, this book recounts the capture of the Alabama by pirates, and the daring rescue of the hostages.
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Pirates of Somalia: The Hijacking and Daring Rescue of MV Maersk Alabama
Vendeur : Rye Berry Books, Placerville, CA, Etats-Unis
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paperback. Etat : Very Good. Used - Very Good:Â Minimal wear (such as light marks, edgewear, cuts, bends, or crushes) on cover/edges, but pages are clean and text is unmarked. May contain remainder marks on outside edges. May be missing bundled media, access codes, and/or accessories. N° de réf. du vendeur I-00354-V
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Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
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