Complete Idiot's Guide to Submarines (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (872 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0028644719 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The technology discussed will be as cutting-edge as it gets-co-author Michael DeMercurio is well-known in the world of submarines for his novels such as Threat Vector and Venus Sub Zero.. Providing a detailed look at modern submarines and an exhaustively researched history, this book will be a comprehensive look into the world of underwater boats. An extensive look at submarines in battle and an inside look at future submarines is also included
"Candy for Submariners" according to Ron Martini. I read this one in Candy for Submariners Ron Martini I read this one in 4 nights. Chocked full of stuff I had forgotten from 40 years ago. The verbiage is excellent and if that isn't good enough the authors throw boxes with meanings of other terms right on the page and a Glossary in the back of some 20 pages. Also throughout the book are boxes with humorous insertions by the authors (Mike's Corner), Beneath the Sur. nights. Chocked full of stuff I had forgotten from Candy for Submariners Ron Martini I read this one in 4 nights. Chocked full of stuff I had forgotten from 40 years ago. The verbiage is excellent and if that isn't good enough the authors throw boxes with meanings of other terms right on the page and a Glossary in the back of some 20 pages. Also throughout the book are boxes with humorous insertions by the authors (Mike's Corner), Beneath the Sur. 0 years ago. The verbiage is excellent and if that isn't good enough the authors throw boxes with meanings of other terms right on the page and a Glossary in the back of some 20 pages. Also throughout the book are boxes with humorous insertions by the authors (Mike's Corner), Beneath the Sur. Thomas J. Dougherty said As close as you'll get without joining the Navy. I know,you're not an idiot, so the title puts you off. My advice, though, is to swallow your pride and get this book! This is the ultimate in publicly available technical information on modern US submarines. In addition to a bit of sub history and a tour through the boat, there are extremely detailed chapters on weapons systems, sensors, and two incredible chapte. "Fun and interesting" according to magellan. For anyone who fondly remembers first seeing classic sub movies like Run Silent, Run Deep, Torpedo Alley, The Enemy Below, Das Boot, and the Hunt for Red October, and who's always wanted to understand in more detail how a real submarine operates, this is the book for you. It covers in fascinating detail many aspects of nuclear subs and pre-nuclear age subs.The au