A concise, readable, and fully-illustrated account of how the modern submarine fleets came to be, from the very first underwater vessel that crossed the Thames in 1620, to the ultra-computerized nuclear submarine that functions as the strategic linchpin for most of today's advanced navies. Including a detailed portrait of life aboard a modern submarine, this fascinating book will appeal to any readers of naval or military history, and especially to the legions of submarine enthusiasts.
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Synopsis:
Traces the history of U.S. Navy submarines, explains their strategic mission, and describes life aboard a modern submarine.
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- PublisherThames & Hudson Ltd
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0500014981
- ISBN 13 9780500014981
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages192