The Art of Submarine Warfare. USSR vs. USA, 1945–1972
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The Art of Submarine Warfare. USSR vs. USA, 1945–1972
9.99 €
The advent of nuclear weapons was a tremendous scientific and technological triumph for human civilization, yet it also posed a monstrous threat to its future. From 1945 to 1949, the United States maintained a monopoly on nuclear weapons. Russia quickly became the second nuclear power on the planet. However, the mere acquisition of an atomic bomb by the USSR did not eliminate the disparity with the United States in strategic weapons.
The Soviet Union relied on missiles as the primary means of delivering nuclear warheads. Their most important carriers were specialized submarines, capable of stealthily carrying their deadly payloads to the distance necessary for a successful launch. The United States hastened to respond, accelerating the development of strategic nuclear fleets. And the fate of the entire world depended on how this arms race unfolded.
This book is dedicated to the intense confrontation between designers, engineers, admirals, and captains. A battle where opponents regularly had to learn from each other and see the situation through each other's eyes. It's also dedicated to the men who were more reliable and stronger than titanium. Who scooped out radioactive water with their bare hands, battened down bulkhead hatches in burning or sinking compartments. Who kept the ships of a potential enemy in their sights and bore the terrifying responsibility for the lives of millions.
The Soviet Union relied on missiles as the primary means of delivering nuclear warheads. Their most important carriers were specialized submarines, capable of stealthily carrying their deadly payloads to the distance necessary for a successful launch. The United States hastened to respond, accelerating the development of strategic nuclear fleets. And the fate of the entire world depended on how this arms race unfolded.
This book is dedicated to the intense confrontation between designers, engineers, admirals, and captains. A battle where opponents regularly had to learn from each other and see the situation through each other's eyes. It's also dedicated to the men who were more reliable and stronger than titanium. Who scooped out radioactive water with their bare hands, battened down bulkhead hatches in burning or sinking compartments. Who kept the ships of a potential enemy in their sights and bore the terrifying responsibility for the lives of millions.
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