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The adoption of nuclear power revolutionized submarine design and means that vessels can stay underwater for months, trailing the enemy or training weapons on land targets from secret positions, “always there, never seen.” Jim Christley, a former submariner, explores here the influence of Admiral Hyman Rickover in cautiously introducing these stealthy machines of war, and frankly discusses the power and perils of using nuclear reactors at sea. Using unique and detailed artwork, he outlines the many evolving aspects of design within the submarine classes, from the very first nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, to the classes under construction even now.
Published | Jan 20 2012 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781780963419 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 47 col |
Series | New Vanguard |
Short code | NVG 138 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Blind Man's Bluff and The Hunt for Red October immediatlely come into mind when fast attack nuclear submarine's are mentioned, and this new addition offers the reader a 'fresh focus' on the design and development of one of modern warfare's most controversial weapons...Emphasis on pertinent details is prevalent throughout the text to provide the reader the maximum amount of explanation of the subject at hand...the author writes in a style that is both informative, and exciting, being an ex-submariner himself.
Mark R. Smith, Model Shipwrights (November 2007)
Whether you are a long time fan of submarines or just learning about them, this is a book you will surely enjoy. It is one that I can readily recommend to you.
Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (September 2007)
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