Cold War Submarines: The Design and Construction of U.S. and Soviet Submarines, 1945-2001
“Polmar and Moore have produced an excellent history of the American and Soviet submarine forces that is both well-written and musters effective evidence to support its arguments…an excellent work for those interested in American and Soviet submarines, and it will be a valuable resource for amateur and academic historians alike for many years to come.”"A compelling reference material and chronology of submarine designs as well as a look at the radically different approaches of the two competing superpowers.""Outlining the evolution of the modern submarine in meticulous detail,Cold War Submarinesis a serious reference for naval historians and a tribute to sub crews, designers, and builders. . . . The detailed research, personal interviews, and excerpts from declassified reports give the reader great insights into the contrasting ideologies and disparate political-economic systems that drove both navies in the Cold War."