The Submarine Book, Revised & Updated: An Illustrated History of the Attack Submarine

By Chuck Lawliss

Book Overview

A concise, readable and fully-illustrated account of how the modern submarine fleets came to be, from the very first underwater vessel that crossed the Thames in 1620, to the ultra-computerized nuclear submarine that functions as the strategic linchpin for most of today's advanced navies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580800785
• ISBN13: 9781580800785
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Burford Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

From the first sub in 1620 to computerized nuclear subs

This military coverage of the attack submarine provides a fine account of how modern sub fleets came to be an important part of the military; from the first sub in 1620 to computerized nuclear subs of today. Submarine Book appears in a new edition which provides a new chapter updating technology and history.

A great resource for submarine enthusiasts

This book is perfect for those wishing they could live aboard a submarine. In shows an in-depth view of life aboard a sub, and includes a detailed history of the submarine, from peace-time exploration to the fierce battles of WWII. It describes how the U.S. Navy first refused the idea of a submarine, and how the dedicated researchers never gave up. This is an excellent book for submariner-hopefuls and will appeal to any readers of naval or military history.

Also covers the contemporary problems creating by submarines

Now in a substantially revised and updated edition, Chuck Lawliss' The Submarine Book provides the reader with a superbly researched, written, and up to date history of the attack submarine. From the first underwater vessel to cross the Thames River in 1620 to the multi-billion-dollar modern submarines, this unique class of vessels has had a compelling and fascinating history. Lawliss also covers the contemporary problems creating by submarines, such as the 120 decommissioned Russian subs off the coast of Murmansk. If they sink, nuclear waste will ruin the environment. Highly recommended reading for military buffs, The Submarine Book offers a detailed portrait of life aboard today's subs in a concise, readable, and fully-illustrated account.