The Navy Times Book of Submarines
A Political, Social, and Military History
$51.36
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2001
Summary
Shattering long-held myths and misunderstandings, author Brayton Harris traces the development of the submarine through an era in which writers of fiction saw the merits better than most professionals-until the Germans almost won World War I. He covers the professional and political arrogance that delayed antisubmarine development for so long that German submarines almost won World War II as well, and examines post-war progress toward the truly awesome submarine of today.Along the way, Harris…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780425178386 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0425178382 |
| Author: | Brayton Harris, Walter J. Boyne |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2001 |
| Weight: | 488g |
| Dimensions: | 226mm x 150mm x 24mm |
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About The Author
Brayton Harris
Brayton Harris spent twenty-four years on active duty with the U.S. Navy, reaching the rank of Captain. He is the author of The Age of the Battleship- 1890-1922. His shorter pieces have appeared in numerous magazines including the Saturday Review, Army Times, and the Naval Institute Proceedings.Walter J. Boyne is the bestselling author of Weapons of Desert Storm, Silver Wings, and Clash of Wings, among others.
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