The Submarine: A History
by By Parrish, Thomas
Category: Transportation , Ships & Shipbuilding , History

From the pioneering vessels of the Civil War to the large nuclear submarines of today, military historian provides a narrative history of the development of the submarine and its impact on modern warfare. The bulk of his work examines the attack role the submarine played during the two World Wars and its purpose as a nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. He intersperses discussion of overarching technical and strategic issues, with dramatic retellings of important battles and other events, including the recent loss of the ill-fated Russian craft, the  Kursk . Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)