The famous historian, underwater archaeologist and researcher James P. Delgado in detail analyzes the evolution of submarines – from the first, rather primitive underwater devices of the XVII -XIX centuries. To the ultra -modern giant nuclear atomes of the XXI century. It is unchanged, as the author convincingly proves, the method of trial and errors remains on the path of creating increasingly advanced submarines, which often led in the past and sometimes leads today to tragic consequences. The author did not disregard how the images of submariners and submarines themselves in literature and cinema are reflected.
At the villages of this well -illustrated book, the author talks in detail about the participation of submarines in two world wars and about the post -war rivalry of the leading powers of the world, striving to surpass each other in the creation of more and more perfect and more deadly submarines.
The book contains many illustrations, including unique ones. It is addressed to a wide range of readers interested in the history of Techno …
Author
Delgado James P.
Editor
Efremov A.
Translator
Efremov A.
Publisher
Eksmo, 2014
Series
The military history of mankind
Genre
The history of wars
16+
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