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An illustrated reference guide to underwater vessels of the world through history, from the Nautilus and Hunley to modern nuclear-powered submarines. Featuring over 140 submarines with 700 historical and modern photographs. Published by Lorenz, this highly detailed book charts two centuries of submarine development, from the earliest attempts to travel beneath the waves, through two World Wars and the Cold War and incredible machines planned for construction in the 21st century.
Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each submarine's country of origin, length, displacement, speed, armament, propulsion and complement.
Split into two sections, the book begins with a detailed history of the submarine and charts a century of submarine development, a period that saw global production for two World Wars and, latterly, the threat posed by the Cold War arms race. The section concludes with an overview of modern nuclear-powered vessels, which are capable of circumnavigating the world 40 times without having to refuel, and may carry in a single boat more explosive power than all the bombs dropped during World War II.
The book also includes a country-by-country directory of submarines past, present and future, including specification panels for each submarine detailing each vessel's country of origin, length, displacement, speed, armament, propulsion and complement. Together, both sections combine to present an inspiring record of courage and achievement. |
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Published in hardback by Lorenz, April 2007 |