The Navy Times Book of Submarines: A Political, Social, and Military History - Couverture rigide

Harris, Brayton

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ISBN 10 : 0425157776 ISBN 13 : 9780425157770

Editeur : Berkley Pub Group, 1997

Synopsis

Book by Harris Brayton

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Biographie de l'auteur

Brayton Harris spent twenty-four years on active duty with the U.S. Navy, reaching the rank of Captain. He is the author of The Age of the Battleship: 1890-1922. His shorter pieces have appeared in numerous magazines including the Saturday Review, Army Times, and the Naval Institute Proceedings.
Walter J. Boyne is the bestselling author of Weapons of Desert Storm, Silver Wings, and Clash of Wings, among others.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Berkley Pub Group
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0425157776
• ISBN 13: 9780425157770
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 398
• Éditeur: Boyne Walter J.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible