The Navy Times Book of Submarines

A Political, Social, and Military History

Brayton Harris, Walter J. Boyne

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Berkley
01 August 2001

History; Maritime history; Naval forces & warfare

Shattering long-held myths and misunderstandings, author Brayton Harris traces the development of the submarine through an era in which writers of fiction saw the merits better than most professionals-until the Germans almost won World War I. He covers the professional and political arrogance that delayed antisubmarine development for so long that German submarines almost won World War II as well, and examines post-war progress toward the truly awesome submarine of today.

Along the way, Harris explores the shifting moral issues of ""unrestricted"" naval warfare, outlines the hundred-year search for an effective underwater power plant that culminated in the nuclear reactor, and raises important questions about the future. A fascinating exploration of the steps and stumbles during development, a rousing tribute to those who fought and died, and a powerful study of the submarine's impact on America, The Navy Times Book of Submarines is an unparalleled source for understanding the great ""hunters of the deep.

By: Brayton Harris
Edited by: Walter J. Boyne
Imprint: Berkley
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 488g
ISBN: 9780425178386
ISBN 10: 0425178382
Pages: 398
Publication Date: 01 August 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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