The Submariners: Life in British Submarines, 1901-1999: Life in British Submarines, 1901-99 - Softcover

Winton, Mr John

9780094802209: The Submariners: Life in British Submarines, 1901-1999: Life in British Submarines, 1901-99

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0094802203 ISBN 13: 9780094802209

Publisher: Constable, 2001

First ever selection of personal accounts of life aboard submarines, from the Holland boats of 1901 to the Trident nuclear vessels of today. Commentary by the author links these vivid descriptions of tense patrols during WWI, clandestine operations in the Cold War and the controversial sinking of the General Belgrano. Moving recollections of comradeship, heroism and survival in times of intense danger are interspersed with lighter moments that recount daily life on board.

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Book Description:

'A unique portrait of the rigours and joys of life beneath the ocean waves' Military Modelcraft International

Synopsis:

John Winton, a retired Royal Navy officer, presents a selection of personal accounts covering the Royal Navy submarine service, from the first Holland boats of 1901 to the giant Trident nuclear submarines of today. Commentary by the author links the descriptions of tense patrols of World War I and World War II, the torpedo attacks on enemy warships, U-boats and merchant vessels, the horrors of depth charging, the operations carried out by bodies such as Force 136 and the midget-submarine attacks on the Tirpitz. The deterrent patrols of the Cold War are also described, as well as the sinking of the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano in the Falklands War. The book includes stories of survival and heroism, as well as anecdotes about daily life aboard.

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