THE SILENT SERVICE plunges beneath the waves to tell the complete fascinating story of one of the most critical branches of the military--submarines. From the dreamers who conceived them and the earliest designs to the men who became legend and the designs that changed underwater technology forever each hour focuses on a different aspect of the submariners story. This the third set in the acclaimed series features these compelling tales:Japanese Submarines--During World War 2 the Imperial Japanese Navy maintained a fleet of submarines that included the largest and most powerful underwater weapons the world had yet seen including underwater aircraft carriers.Submarines of Russia--At the height of the Cold War the Soviets boasted more nuclear submarines than any other nation a record achieved at great cost---not only in rubles but in lives.Deterrence From the Deep--Here is the story of the U.S. Navy's ballistic missile submarines SSBNs or 'Boomers
