Submarine A History

In a compelling narrative infused with stories of tragedy and triumph, heroic and infamous deeds, boldness and subterfuge, The Submarine is as entertaining as a high-tech thriller and is essential reading for understanding the last hundred years of war. It tells the story of the dreamers who first imagined submersible ships and the ingenious and practical engineers who created them; of the visionary national leaders and naval strategists who supported the development of underwater warships and the famous steel-nerved men on all sides who have wielded this weapon. The Submarine details the role of subs in both world wars, and demonstrates how, in the nuclear age, they have become the most decisive weapons of war ever created-the force that paradoxically kept the peace during the Cold War without firing a single shot.Parrish, Tom is the author of 'Submarine A History', published 0011 under ISBN 9780143035190 and ISBN 0143035193.