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Cargando... Submarines: The World's Greatest Submarines from the 18th Century to the Presentpor David Ross
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Submarines features the most significant submarines built, from the German U-9--which sank three British cruisers on September 22, 1914--through the huge Japanese I-400 class, to the great nuclear-powered submarines of the Cold War, such as the USS Los Angeles and Soviet Oscar class. Also included are the "undersea cruiser" Surcouf; the highly successful Type VII U-boats of World War II; and the latest attack and ballistic missile submarines, such as HMS Astute, USS Virginia, the Chinese Type 094, and the Russian Yasen class. Each entry includes a brief description of the submarine's development and history, a color profile or cutaway, key features, and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, Submarines is an accessible guide for those interested in naval history. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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I will admit to a bit of bias here, I served as a reactor operator aboard a submarine when I was younger and my father was career Navy, so this falls well inside my areas of interest. Though by doing so it does open itself up to perhaps harsher criticism. Fortunately, I found little here to take issue with.
While this very specifically highlights specific submarines it also serves as a nice history as well. There are certainly gaps as a history book but I don't get the impression this is really intended as a history book, more of a historical overview, which it does nicely. The illustrations show not only the features but, coupled with each write-up, the innovations that were made and what was carried forward to later vessels.
For those who have a love of submarines there may be some you would have liked included, such is the case with any book that has to make a selection for inclusion. I would have loved a section on the US vessel NR-1. While certainly an important submarine, my interest is also fueled by the fact my division chief had been a crew member and I have heard many stories. It not having an entry, however, does not detract from the wonderful coverage included.
In some ways this is a cross between a Jane's military book and a history book. Unlike Jane's, it is not a comprehensive accounting of current equipment, and unlike a history book it is not written as a narrative. That is not a complaint, it never aspires to be either of those and it succeeds very well as an episodic historical overview using different submarines as each episode. Great as either a reference or a book to read straight through.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley. (