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The Silent War: The Cold War Battle Beneath the Sea by Craven, John Pina
by Craven, John Pina | PB | Acceptable
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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the book cover but the book is still completely intact. The binding may be slightly damaged around the edges but it is still completely intact. May have some underlining and highlighting of text and some writing in the margins, but there are no missing pages or anything else that would compromise the readability or legibility of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 0743223268
- Book Title
- Silent War : the Cold War Battle Beneath the Sea
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2002
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Law, Transportation, Political Science, Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Public Policy / Military Policy, Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Military / Naval, Maritime, Intelligence & Espionage, Military / Weapons, Military / General, Ships & Shipbuilding / Submarines, United States / General, Military
- Item Weight
- 11.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
0743223268
ISBN-13
9780743223263
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2207661
Product Key Features
Book Title
Silent War : the Cold War Battle Beneath the Sea
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
Public Policy / Military Policy, Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Military / Naval, Maritime, Intelligence & Espionage, Military / Weapons, Military / General, Ships & Shipbuilding / Submarines, United States / General, Military
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Law, Transportation, Political Science, Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
11.5 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-054755
Reviews
Theodore L. Gaillard, Jr.Proceedings of the U.S. Naval InstituteA must-read for those interested in the technology, management, and intelligence-gathering challenges triggered by tense Cold War competition beneath the seas...Remarkable., Harry Eager The Maui News A fine mix of derring-do, good old American know-how, and personal strife and achievement., Harry EagerThe Maui NewsA fine mix of derring-do, good old American know-how, and personal strife and achievement., Theodore L. Gaillard, Jr. Proceedings of the U.S. Naval Institute A must-read for those interested in the technology, management, and intelligence-gathering challenges triggered by tense Cold War competition beneath the seas...Remarkable.
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
359.9/33
Table Of Content
Contents PROLOGUE 1. In Peril Under the Sea 2. Design for Deterrence 3. A Calculus of Terror 4. An Oracle in Washington 5. Out of the Deep to Target, Perfect 6. War and Peace: Some Like It Hot 7. Fail-Safe 8. Triumph to Tragedy 9. The Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle 10. Spooked 11. Humans As Marine Mammals 12. The Fisherman's Friend 13. The Tide of Destiny 14. Two-and-Twenty -- The Aquatic Circus 15. The Hunt for Red September: A Tale of Two Submarines 16. Pensate Profundus 17. MIT Days 18. A Sea Lawyer in Hawaii 19. The Man Who Was Not There INDEX
Synopsis
A first-hand account from a principal figure in the Cold War reveals how the submarine service kept the peace during these turbulent years., Packed with the technological details and insights into military strategy that fans of Tom Clancy relish, The Silent War is a riveting look at the darkest days of the Cold War. It reveals, in gripping detail, the espionage, innovative high technology, and heroic seafaring the United States employed against the Soviet Union in the battle for nuclear and military supremacy. John Pi'a Craven, who shared management responsibility for the submarine-borne Polaris missile system, captures the excitement and the dangers of the times as he recounts the true stories behind some of the century's most shocking headlines and reveals harrowing episodes kept hidden from the public. Craven describes for the first time the structural problems that almost caused the destruction of the Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, and presents startling information about the race to recover a hydrogen bomb from the B-52 bomber that went down off the coast of Spain. In a report no fan of The Hunt for Red October will want to miss, he provides a fascinating, authoritative perspective on the Navy's reaction to the rogue Soviet submarine and its mission. A major contribution to Cold War history and literature, The Silent War will appeal to military buffs and fans of nonstop adventure thrillers alike., Packed with the technological details and insights into military strategy that fans of Tom Clancy relish, The Silent War is a riveting look at the darkest days of the Cold War. It reveals, in gripping detail, the espionage, innovative high technology, and heroic seafaring the United States employed against the Soviet Union in the battle for nuclear and military supremacy. John Pi?a Craven, who shared management responsibility for the submarine-borne Polaris missile system, captures the excitement and the dangers of the times as he recounts the true stories behind some of the century's most shocking headlines and reveals harrowing episodes kept hidden from the public. Craven describes for the first time the structural problems that almost caused the destruction of the Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, and presents startling information about the race to recover a hydrogen bomb from the B-52 bomber that went down off the coast of Spain. In a report no fan of The Hunt for Red October will want to miss, he provides a fascinating, authoritative perspective on the Navy's reaction to the rogue Soviet submarine and its mission. A major contribution to Cold War history and literature, The Silent War will appeal to military buffs and fans of nonstop adventure thrillers alike.
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