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Submarines have played a vital role in naval warfare since World War I, and with the decision to place nuclear warheads in ballistic missiles in the 1950s, the submarine was thrust into the forefront of international strategy and defense. Today, the nuclear deterrents of the globe's major military powers are either wholly or largely submerged beneath the ocean.Containing full-colour artworks and action photographs, Submarine Warfare Today is a comprehensive guide to the different types of submarine in service today, from the giant yet barely detectable ballistic missile submarines to the nuclear and diesel-powered attack submarines that patrol the world's shipping lanes.The book begins with a series of articles on modern submarine warfare before discussing each type of submarine in turn, allowing the reader to compare similar vessels in service with different nations. Submarine Warfare Today also covers the helicopters used in modern anti-submarine warfare and details the range of submarine and anti-submarine mines and torpedoes in use today.Accompanying the illustrations in each entry are highly detailed specifications and a design and development history of each type or class of

Author

Chris Chant; Christopher Chant

Publisher

Wigston: Silverdale Books

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9781845091583

Subjects

Military, Government_military