Submarines : The World’s Greatest Submarines from the 18th Century to the Present Hardback
by David Ross
Part of the The World's Greatest series
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In 1776, American Patriots attempted to destroy the British flagship Eagle using a man-operated semi-submersible, the Turtle, in New York harbour.
The attack failed, but the idea stuck. Almost 90 years later, the CSS Hunley successfully rammed into the Federal sloop USS Housatonic with a spar torpedo.
The Housatonic became the first ship in naval history to be sunk by a submarine.
Submarines features the most significant submarines built, from the German U-9 – which sank three British cruisers on 22 September 1914 – through the huge Japanese I-400 class to the great nuclear-powered submarines of the Cold War, such as the USS Los Angeles and Soviet Oscar class.
Also included are the ‘undersea cruiser’ Surcouf; the highly successful Type VII U-boats of World War II; and the latest attack and ballistic missile submarines, such as HMS Astute, USS Virginia, the Chinese Type 094 and the Russian Yasen class.
Each entry includes a brief description of the submarine’s development and history, a colour profile or cutaway, key features and specifications.
Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, Submarines is an accessible guide for those interested in naval history.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:224 pages, 200 artworks and photos; 200 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Amber Books Ltd
- Publication Date:14/08/2024
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- ISBN:9781838864934
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Coming Soon
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:224 pages, 200 artworks and photos; 200 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Amber Books Ltd
- Publication Date:14/08/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781838864934