U.S. Submarines since 1945, Revised Edition
An Illustrated Design History
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
21 January 2024
Summary
In the tradition of his acclaimed warship design histories, Norman Friedman describes the forces—technical, political, and operational—that shaped a vital element of U.S. sea power. For example, he examines the evolution in missions, such as forward-based antisubmarine warfare and strategic deterrence, that transformed the submarine from its former subsidiary role to the center of national power. U.S. Submarines Since 1945 is also the story of a technological revolution: first the em…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781682472446 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1682472442 |
| Author: | Norman Friedman, Norman Friedman, PhD., Jim Christley |
| Publisher: | Naval Institute Press |
| Imprint: | Naval Institute Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 21 January 2024 |
| Weight: | 1.33kg |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 215mm |
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U.S. Submarines since 1945, Revised Edition by Norman Friedman is a must read for all professionals, designers and scholars of modern submarines.” - The Australian Naval Institute
“Considered to be one of the most comprehensive books on the subject of American submarines, this book is a standard for both novices and experts in the field.” - Marine Insight
“The new edition of U.S. Submarines since 1945 is indispensable for anyone who wants to deal with submarine development and specifically with the US Navy. Friedman provides deep insights into the history of the modern US submarine weapon and provides background information.” - TRUPPENDIENST
“Profusely illustrated throughout, U.S. Submarines Since 1945: An Illustrated Design History is a definitive study that is impressively well written, organized and presented, making it an ideal, essential, and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library American Naval History collections and supplemental studies reading lists.” - The Midwest Book Review
About The Author
Norman Friedman
Norman Friedman is one of America’s most prominent naval analysts, and the author of more than thirty books covering a range of naval subjects, from warship histories to contemporary defense issues.
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