Overview
The incredible inside story of the Cold War beneath the waves, pitting British and NATO's attack submarines against the Soviets. Undersea Warrior: a submarine designed to pursue and attack enemy submarines and surface ships using torpedoes. This will follow the careers of four daring British submarine captains who risked their lives to keep the rest of us safe, their exploits consigned to the shadows until now. Their experiences encompass the span of the Cold War, from voyages in WW2-era submarines under Arctic ice to nuclear-powered espionage missions in Soviet-dominated seas. There are dangerous encounters with Russian spy ships in British waters and finally, as the communist facade begins to crack, they hold the line against the Kremlin's oceanic might, playing a leading role in bringing down the Berlin Wall. It is the first time they have spoken out about their covert lives in the submarine service. This is the dramatic untold story of Britain's most-secret service.
Full Product Details
Author: Iain Ballantyne ,
Tim Bentinck
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Imprint: Blackstone Publishing
Edition: Library Edition
ISBN: 9781094072364
ISBN 10: 1094072362
Publication Date: 03 December 2019
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""An indispensable book for anyone interested in naval history and a great read for everyone else."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Deadly Deep"" ""Ballantyne ably introduces readers to a subject that boasts an immense bibliography. A great selection for any general interest collection."" -- ""Booklist (starred review) on The Deadly Deep"" ""Cold War and naval history aficionados will find this a treasure trove."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""Submarines have been a part of Her Majesty's Navy for a brief portion of its existence but Ballantyne argues that these boats and their crews played a disproportionate role in preventing Armageddon during the Cold War...Readers will be thrilled by the exploits of the submariners as they venture into Soviet waters and under arctic ice...Richly informative and captivating."" -- ""Booklist (starred review)"""
Ballantyne ably introduces readers to a subject that boasts an immense bibliography. A great selection for any general interest collection. -- Booklist (starred review) on The Deadly Deep An indispensable book for anyone interested in naval history and a great read for everyone else. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Deadly Deep Cold War and naval history aficionados will find this a treasure trove. -- Publishers Weekly Submarines have been a part of Her Majesty's Navy for a brief portion of its existence but Ballantyne argues that these boats and their crews played a disproportionate role in preventing Armageddon during the Cold War...Readers will be thrilled by the exploits of the submariners as they venture into Soviet waters and under arctic ice...Richly informative and captivating. -- Booklist (starred review)
Author Information
Iain Ballantyne has covered naval and military issues for prestigious publications published on behalf of NATO and the Royal Navy. Among other naval histories, he is the author of The Deadly Deep, also available from Pegasus Books. Iain lives in England. Tim Bentinck is an English actor best known for his role as David Archer in the BBC Radio 4 series, The Archers. Other acting credits include his portrayal of Tom Lacey in the BBC drama, By the Sword Divided and as the original Minister in The Thick of It.
