{"product_id":"the-navy-times-book-of-submarines-a-political-social-andmilitary-his-paperback","title":"The Navy Times Book of Submarines: A Political, Social Andmilitary His - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrayton Harris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWalter J. Boyne\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShattering long-held myths and misunderstandings, author Brayton Harris traces the development of the submarine through an era in which writers of fiction saw the merits better than most professionals-until the Germans almost won World War I. He covers the professional and political arrogance that delayed antisubmarine development for so long that German submarines almost won World War II as well, and examines post-war progress toward the truly awesome submarine of today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong the way, Harris explores the shifting moral issues of \"unrestricted\" naval warfare, outlines the hundred-year search for an effective underwater power plant that culminated in the nuclear reactor, and raises important questions about the future. A fascinating exploration of the steps and stumbles during development, a rousing tribute to those who fought and died, and a powerful study of the submarine's impact on America, \u003cb\u003eThe Navy Times Book of Submarines\u003c\/b\u003e is an unparalleled source for understanding the great \"hunters of the deep.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrayton Harris\u003c\/b\u003e spent twenty-four years on active duty with the U.S. Navy, reaching the rank of Captain. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Age of the Battleship: 1890-1922\u003c\/i\u003e. His shorter pieces have appeared in numerous magazines including the \u003ci\u003eSaturday Review, Army Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eNaval Institute Proceedings\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalter J. Boyne\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling author of \u003cb\u003eWeapons of Desert Storm, Silver Wings\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eClash of Wings\u003c\/b\u003e, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47521485586653,"sku":"9780425178386","price":34.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/e15s0VoiWn9780425178386.webp?v=1772260035","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-navy-times-book-of-submarines-a-political-social-andmilitary-his-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}