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Lädt ... The Deadly Trade: A History of Submarine Warfare (2018)von Iain Ballantyne
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Well-written account of the history of underwater warfare from ancient times up to the nuclear age. No surprise that WWI and WWII fill more than half the book, as they constitute 99% of submarine war in history. In fact since WWII only 2 ships have been sunk by submarines, in 1971 the Pakistani sub Hangor sank the Indian frigate Khukri, and more famously, HMS Conqueror sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano during the Falklands war.The author goes for a narrative based heavily on the individual experience of submariners past and present, as it is primarily a story of men putting their inmost fears aside and undertaking an extremely dangerous job in service of their nation. The book is full of tragedy, of crews lost, many in horrific ways, as well as their victims, crews of merchant and warships sunk by subs. A very good read for anyone who loves stories of the sea and war under the waves. ( ) keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Traces the evolution of the submarine from its ancient beginnings through its culmination as a military vessel, discussing such topics as the buoyancy discoveries of Archimedes, the designs of David Bushnell, and the role of subs in nuclear warfare.
"At the heart of this thrilling narrative lurks danger and power, as acclaimed naval writer Iain Ballantyne reveals some of warfare's murkiest secrets. The cast of colorful characters includes an American who devised plunging boats to attack the British, who then switched sides and tried to help the Royal Navy defeat Napoleon; a former monk who created submersible boats to assist the cause of Irish liberation; and a spy who, during the American Civil War, hid Confederate submarine secrets in her bonnet. The reader is plunged into the epic convoy battles of the twentieth century's two world wars, when hopes of victory were placed on the shoulders of daring young submarine captains, many of whom perished along with the men they commanded. We learn of efforts by the British to seize Enigma material from U-boats, how Germany's so-called Grey Wolves were not always brave or invincible, and the role of American submarines in bringing Japan to its knees. With skill and verve, Iain Ballantyne expertly narrates attacks by Royal Navy X-craft on Tirpitz; Nazi plans to bombard New York with primitive cruise missiles; and episodes when the Cold War era turned hot--not least the sinking of the Belgrano. This definitive history concludes with a look at the resurgence of submarines as political and military tools and the threat of nuclear annihilation they pose."--Jacket. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)359.93Social sciences Public Administration, Military Science Navy; Naval ScienceKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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