The Deadly Trade

Author(s): Iain Ballantyne

World History

Originally a puny craft, derided as being of no worth, the submarine evolved to become an assassin of the deep, capable of sinking mighty battleships and gigantic aircraft carriers. The cast of colourful and courageous characters includes a former monk who created submersible boats to assist the cause of Irtish liberation, a spy who hid Confederate submarine secrets in her bonnet during the American Civil War and many a daring young captain who perished along with he men they command. During the two world wars no corner of the globe was safe from the depredations of submarines. The spectacular (and terrifying) story continued with the Cold War into the 21st century, making the submarine the most powerful vessel ever built, carrying enough nuclear weapons to end life on Earth.

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General Fields

  • : 9781409158523
  • : Orion Publishing Group, Limited
  • : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
  • : 0.59
  • : May 2019
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : 752
  • : 359.9309
  • : English
  • : 1
  • : Paperback
  • : Iain Ballantyne