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The US Navy's Fast-Attack Submarines, Vol. 2

Author : James C. Goodall
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
ISBN 13 : 9780764359729
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book The US Navy's Fast-Attack Submarines, Vol. 2 written by James C. Goodall and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2020-06-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successors to the US Navy's Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines (presented in volume 1), the Seawolf- and Virginia-class SSNs are presented here from their initial design and construction, through testing and trials, to current operations. From its debut in 1997, the nuclear-powered Seawolf (SSN-21) represented the lead ship of the deadliest submarine ever to be constructed for the USN during the Cold War. With the end of the Cold War, the Seawolf-class SSNs were limited to the three that were under construction at the time, and the program was terminated. With only three in the class, the supersecret USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) is virtually off limits to any and all photography. The author's unprecedented access onboard a Seawolf-class SSN--the USS Connecticut (SSN-22)--is a first for the Navy and provides exclusive coverage found only in this book. In place of the Seawolf class, the Virginia-class attack submarine is an advanced stealth, multimission nuclear-powered submarine for deep-ocean antisubmarine warfare and littoral (shallow water) operations.

The Us Navy's Fast Attack Submarines, Vol. 1

Author : James C. Goodall
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
ISBN 13 : 9780764353239
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (532 download)

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Download or read book The Us Navy's Fast Attack Submarines, Vol. 1 written by James C. Goodall and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2017 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated book covers the complete history of the United States' Los Angeles class attack submarines from initial design and construction, through testing and trials, to its current operations. The nuclear-powered USS Los Angeles (SSN-688) class attack submarine represented the lead ship of the largest group of vessels constructed for the US Navy during the Cold War, and was purposefully designed for anti-submarine operations against the Soviets. Sixty-two boats were built and launched between 1976 and 1996, and the class continues to serve in force to this day. The exclusive and extensive photographic coverage of the boat's interior is featured here for the first time. Details of the boats' armament includes: four 21" bow-mounted torpedo tubes supporting the Mk 48 ADCAP torpedo series; Tomahawk (BGM-109) cruise missile; and Harpoon (UGM-84) anti-ship missile capability. The author's unprecedented access allows the reader a first time view of these submarines.

US Nuclear Submarines

Author : Jim Christley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780963424
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book US Nuclear Submarines written by Jim Christley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Ssn-23 Jimmy Carter, U.S. Navy Submarine (Seawolf Class)

Author : W. Frederick Zimmerman
Publisher : Nimble Books
ISBN 13 : 1934840300
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (348 download)

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Book Synopsis Ssn-23 Jimmy Carter, U.S. Navy Submarine (Seawolf Class) by : W. Frederick Zimmerman

Download or read book Ssn-23 Jimmy Carter, U.S. Navy Submarine (Seawolf Class) written by W. Frederick Zimmerman and published by Nimble Books. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book with beautifully printed color images, specifications, and history of SSN-23 JIMMY CARTER, a Seawolf-class nuclear submarine that is equipped for intelligence and special forces operations. A wonderful keepsake for anyone who loves submarines, spy stuff, the Navy, nuclear propulsion, or Jimmy Carter.

Soviet Cold War Attack Submarines

Author : Edward Hampshire
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472839358
Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book Soviet Cold War Attack Submarines written by Edward Hampshire and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this highly detailed book, naval historian Edward Hampshire reveals the fascinating history of the nuclear-powered attack submarines built and operated by the Soviet Union in the Cold War, including each class of these formidable craft as they developed throughout the Cold War period. The November class, which were the Soviet Union's first nuclear submarines, had originally been designed to fire a single enormous nuclear-tipped torpedo but were eventually completed as boats firing standard torpedoes. The Alfa class were perhaps the most remarkable submarines of the Cold War: titanium-hulled (which was light and strong but extremely expensive and difficult to weld successfully), crewed with only thirty men due to considerable automation and 30% faster than any US submarines, they used a radical liquid lead-bismuth alloy in the reactor plant. The Victor class formed the backbone of the Soviet nuclear submarine fleet in the 1970s and 1980s, as hunter-killer submarines began to focus on tracking and potentially destroying NATO ballistic missile submarines. The Sierra classes were further titanium-hulled submarines and the single Mike-class submarine was an experimental type containing a number of innovations. Finally, the Akula class were being constructed as the Cold War ended, and these boats form the mainstay of the Russian nuclear attack submarine fleet today. This book explores the design, development, and deployment of each of these classes in detail, offering an unparalleled insight into the submarines which served the Soviet Union throughout the Cold War period. The text is supported by stunning illustrations, photographs and diagrams of the submarines.

Astute Class Nuclear Submarine Owners' Workshop Manual

Author : Jonathan Gates
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
ISBN 13 : 9781785210716
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Astute Class Nuclear Submarine Owners' Workshop Manual written by Jonathan Gates and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Astute-class is the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarine ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world-leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile vessel. The submarines are nuclear-propelled and fuelled by a nuclear reactor powerful enough to supply a city the size of Southampton. Its advanced technology means the submarines will never need to be refuelled. They employ the latest technology such as the Sonar 2076 that detects the sound of enemy submarines using the largest number of hydrophones ever fitted to a submarine. Linked with powerful onboard electronics these provide the submarines with outstanding sensitivity. The Astute submarines are armed with the latest versions of Spearfish heavy-weight torpedoes and Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles.

21ST CENTURY COMPLETE GUIDE TO U.S. NAVY SUBMARINES : NUCLEAR FAST ATTACK AND BALLISTIC...

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781592481149
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (811 download)

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Download or read book 21ST CENTURY COMPLETE GUIDE TO U.S. NAVY SUBMARINES : NUCLEAR FAST ATTACK AND BALLISTIC... written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Submarines

Author : David Ross
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 078583446X
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (858 download)

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Download or read book Submarines written by David Ross and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Submarines have changed the face of naval warfare since the first German U-boat in World War I. This heavily illustrated history charts submarines from then to now.

A Tale of Two Subs

Author : Jonathan J. McCullough
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0446537071
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (465 download)

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Download or read book A Tale of Two Subs written by Jonathan J. McCullough and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2008-05-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the shocking and fascinating true story of one of the most dramatic naval events in World War II history. On November 19, 1943, the submarine USS Sculpin, under attack by the Japanese, slid below the waves for the last time in what would become one of the most remarkable stories in U.S. Naval history. Not only did several crewmembers survive the sinking - an extremely rare event in World War II submarine warfare - but several were aboard a Japanese aircraft carrier enroute to a POW camp when it was in turn torpedoed and sunk by the Sculpin's sister ship, the USS Sailfish. At the end of World War II, several unlikely survivors would tell a tale of endurance against these amazing reversals of fortune. For one officer in particular, who knew that being captured could have meant losing the war for the allies, his struggle was not in surviving, but in sealing his own fate in a heartbreaking act of heroism which culminated in the nation's highest tribute, the Medal of Honor. Sculpin Lt. Commander John Phillip Cromwell was one of the few who knew that American Naval Intelligence had succeeded in cracking Japan's top-secret codes. Cromwell also knew that if the Japanese confirmed this by torturing him, it would force Naval Intelligence to change their encryption, which would potentially change the course of the war. This is Cromwell's story as well. The incredible interconnection of the Sculpin and the Sailfish has been thoroughly researched by Jonathan McCullough. Through access to the few living survivors, scores of oral histories, never-before translated Japanese war documents, and interviews with Navy veterans, McCullough delivers a gripping and, intimate account for the reader.

Fast Attack

Author : Don Keith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781951249014
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Fast Attack written by Don Keith and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Russian Navy attacks a US submarine, both nations approach the brink of war. "This team spins a great tale." - W.E.B. Griffin, NY Times bestselling author ____________________________________ A belligerent Russia seeks to reunite the Soviet Union--starting with Lithuania. But as the US sends military support, Russia's navy forces a dangerous face-off in the Atlantic. Meanwhile, two US submarines become ensnared in a perilous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious Russian craft. When the US president orders all vessels back to port, Commander Joe Glass and his fast attack submarines find a way to remain at sea to engage the enemy. But not all aboard the submarines are who they seem... and with a threatening storm bearing down, the consequences of betrayal could be deadly. _____________________________________ Former US Navy submarine commander George Wallace and award winning author Don Keith are the authors of the novel HUNTER KILLER, now a major motion picture starring Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman. Fast Attack is the fourth book in the Hunter Killer Series. _____________________________________

Submarine

Author : Tom Clancy
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101002581
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Submarine written by Tom Clancy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-05-06 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only the author of The Hunt for Red October could capture the reality of life aboard a nuclear submarine. Only a writer of Mr. Clancy's magnitude could obtain security clearance for information, diagrams, and photographs never before available to the public. Now, every civilian can enter this top secret world...the weapons, the procedures, the people themselves...the startling facts behind the fiction that made Tom Clancy a #1 bestselling author.

The Silent Service in World War II

Author : Edward Monroe-Jones
Publisher : Casemate
ISBN 13 : 1612001378
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book The Silent Service in World War II written by Edward Monroe-Jones and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2012-12-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the naval battle of Guadalcanal to rescuing George Bush Sr. in the Pacific, here are the stories of US submariners in WWII. The Silent Service in World War II tells the story of America’s intrepid submarine warriors in the words of the men who served and fought in the Pacific against Japan. When Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, the enemy had already deployed naval forces, but the United States was soon able to match them. By 1943, new Gato-class submarines were making a difference, carrying the war not just to the Japanese Imperial Navy, but to the vital merchant fleet that transported essential resources to the island country. Starting with the American victory at Guadalcanal, US submarine forces began to constrict the Japanese sea lanes. Operating independently and in wolfpacks, they attacked convoys operating beyond the range of American airpower, making daring forays even into Japanese home waters. Taking on Japanese warships, as well as rescuing downed airmen—including the grateful first President Bush—US submarines made an enormous contribution to our war against Japan. Aside from enemy action, the sea itself could be an extremely hostile environment—as many of these stories attest. From early war patrols in obsolescent, unreliable S-boats to modern fleet submarines roving the Pacific, the forty-six stories in this anthology offer a full understanding of life as a US Navy submariner in combat.

Private Anti-Piracy Navies

Author : John J. Pitney
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 0739173332
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Private Anti-Piracy Navies written by John J. Pitney and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twenty-first century has seen a sharp rise in privatization of the military, especially of logistics and security functions during the U.S.-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The outbreak of Somali piracy that started in 2008 has prompted a similar revolution in maritime security. Private security companies began operating armed escort vessels to protect merchant shipping against pirates off the Horn of Africa. Private Anti-Piracy Navies is intended to provide a contextualized understanding of the historical origins, current state, and future prospects of this fast-changing sector. Centuries ago, the British East India Company used a private navy against piracy in the same waters with much success. Yet since then, international law has evolved to more tightly regulate the use of force by civilians, and to afford greater protections to suspected pirates. Thus, the development of what are in effect private warships has presented numerous legal and regulatory problems. How can the companies that operate these vessels be effectively licensed? Under what circumstances should they be allowed to use lethal force? This book explains how regulators in industry and government have attempted to answer such questions, and highlights the remaining areas of uncertainty. It also addresses the economic factors that drive the struggle between pirates and anti-piracy forces. Of equal concern are operational considerations such as defensive tactics, logistics, and rules of engagement. Security companies must carefully balance rights concerns against the need to defend ships effectively. Partly due to the contribution of private security, piracy in the Indian Ocean has dropped significantly over the past two years, leading to widespread overconfidence. Governments under severe budget pressure may withdraw their naval task forces from the region prematurely, leading to a resurgence of Somali piracy. At the same time, pirates are wreaking havoc in the Gulf of Guinea off West Africa. The book concludes with an assessment of private naval forces’ prospects in these conflicts over the short term, as well as the implications for wider naval privatization in the long run.

Sub

Author : Mark K. Roberts
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780425208120
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Sub written by Mark K. Roberts and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated volume of soldier testimonies shares the experiences of veterans from World War II, the Cold War, the War on Terror, and other conflicts, in a collection that describes the challenges of undersea warfare in dramatic detail. 20,000 first printing.

Thunder Below!

Author : Eugene B. Fluckey
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252097440
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Thunder Below! written by Eugene B. Fluckey and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thunderous roar of exploding depth charges was a familiar and comforting sound to the crew members of the USS Barb, who frequently found themselves somewhere between enemy fire and Davy Jones's locker. Under the leadership of her fearless skipper, Captain Gene Fluckey, the Barb sank the greatest tonnage of any American sub in World War II. At the same time, the Barb did far more than merely sink ships-she changed forever the way submarines stalk and kill their prey. This is a gripping adventure chock-full of "you-are-there" moments. Fluckey has drawn on logs, reports, letters, interviews, and a recently discovered illegal diary kept by one of his torpedomen. And in a fascinating twist, he uses archival documents from the Japanese Navy to give its version of events. The unique story of the Barb begins with its men, who had the confidence to become unbeatable. Each team helped develop innovative ideas, new tactics, and new strategies. All strove for personal excellence, and success became contagious. Instead of lying in wait under the waves, the USS Barb pursued enemy ships on the surface, attacking in the swift and precise style of torpedo boats. She was the first sub to use rocket missiles and to creep up on enemy convoys at night, joining the flank escort line from astern, darting in and out as she sank ships up the column. Surface-cruising, diving only to escape, "Luckey Fluckey" relentlessly patrolled the Pacific, driving his boat and crew to their limits. There can be no greater contrast to modern warfare's long-distance, videogame style of battle than the exploits of the captain and crew of the USS Barb, where they sub, out of ammunition, actually rammed an enemy ship until it sank. Thunder Below! is a first-rate, true-life, inspirational story of the courage and heroism of ordinary men under fire. A Main Selection of the Military Book Club. Winner of the Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature given by the Naval Order of the United States, New York Commandery.

US Aviation and Aerospace Industry Handbook Volume 2 Military Equipment and Developments

Author : IBP, Inc
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1438753616
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book US Aviation and Aerospace Industry Handbook Volume 2 Military Equipment and Developments written by IBP, Inc and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-03-30 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. US Aviation and Aerospace Industry Handbook Volume 1 BASIC TRENDS AND REGULATIONS

US Submarines 1941–45

Author : Jim Christley
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781841768595
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (685 download)

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Download or read book US Submarines 1941–45 written by Jim Christley and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Naval warfare in the Pacific changed completely with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The strategic emphasis shifted from battleships to much more lethal, far-ranging weapons systems; one of these was the submarine. This book details the design and development, classes, weapons and equipment, tactics and operational history of the US submarine in World War II. Detailed tables, photographs, and superb color plates depict the force that had an effect far beyond its size - the submarine accounted for 55% of all Japanese shipping losses, despite suffering the highest percentage loss of any unit of the United State Armed Forces in World War II.