World Weapons Atlas World Submarines

Author: Tong Luli et al
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book covers over 280 of the most important and influential submarines since the birth of this revolutionary weapon until the present day. It includes the earliest experimental submarines, the German U-boats that attacked merchant ship escort forces during World War II, and is a truly accessible reference book on the global submarine warfare. Given the immense endurance and mobility of nuclear submarines in transporting warheads, this book incorporates the most important underwater combat submarines. Additionally, since civilian submarine technology is closely linked to modern deep-sea exploration vessels, some civilian submarines are also specifically introduced in this book. All ships and weapons in this book are displayed in side views, with specific specifications appended after each introduction. The introduction section includes the displacement, main dimensions, speed, armament, and launch date of the submarines, as well as their wartime service and ultimate fate.