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    The Deadly Deep: The Definitive History of Submarine Warfare
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    The Deadly Deep: The Definitive History of Submarine Warfare
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    The Deadly Deep: The Definitive History of Submarine Warfare

    Written by Iain Ballantyne

    Narrated by Paul Ansdell

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    About this audiobook

    The fascinating story of the submarine’s evolution from its ancient beginnings to its culmination as the deadliest vessel ever invented.

    A fascinating and comprehensive account of how an initially ineffectual underwater boat—originally derided and loathed in equal measure—evolved into the most powerful and terrifying vessel ever invented—with enough destructive power to end all life on Earth.

    Iain Ballantyne considers the key episodes of submarine warfare and vividly describes the stories of brave individuals who have risked their lives under the sea, often with fatal consequences. His analysis of underwater conflict begins with Archimedes discovering the Principle of Buoyancy. Our clandestine journey then moves through the centuries and focuses on prolific characters with deathly motives, including David Bushnell, who in 1775 in America devised the first combat submarine with the idea of attacking the British.

    Today, nuclear-powered submarines are among the most complex, costly ships in existence. Armed with nuclear weapons, they have the ability to destroy millions of lives: they are the most powerful warships ever created. At the heart of this thrilling narrative lurks danger and power as we discover warfare's murkiest secrets.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamscape Media Audio
    Release dateJan 3, 2019
    ISBN9781974931545
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    The Deadly Deep: The Definitive History of Submarine Warfare
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    Iain Ballantyne

    Iain Ballantyne has covered naval and military issues for prestigious publications published on behalf of NATO and the Royal Navy for over twenty years. His recent book, Hunter Killers, received The Maritime Fellowship Award in 2017. He currently resides in England. For more information, visit iainballantyne.com.

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    • 5/5
      Well-written account of the history of underwater warfare from ancient times up to the nuclear age. No surprise that WWI and WWII fill more than half the book, as they constitute 99% of submarine war in history. In fact since WWII only 2 ships have been sunk by submarines, in 1971 the Pakistani sub Hangor sank the Indian frigate Khukri, and more famously, HMS Conqueror sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano during the Falklands war.The author goes for a narrative based heavily on the individual experience of submariners past and present, as it is primarily a story of men putting their inmost fears aside and undertaking an extremely dangerous job in service of their nation. The book is full of tragedy, of crews lost, many in horrific ways, as well as their victims, crews of merchant and warships sunk by subs. A very good read for anyone who loves stories of the sea and war under the waves.