Product Details

• Actors: Charles Bywaters, Jim Davison (II), Rufus Dorsey, Tim Douglas (II), David Douglas (III)
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: A & E Entertainment
• VHS Release Date: April 22, 1998
• Run Time: 91 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000006QXX
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #649,909 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

They are the ultimate naval weapon of the 20th century, the most feared warships on earth. The massive ‘boomers’, with their cargo of nuclear missiles, can strike targets anywhere on the globe from deep beneath the oceans’ waters. SUBMARINES is the ultimate history of these awesome ships, from the very first sub in 1787 to today’s nuclear-powered behemoths. Go aboard the USS Providence with commander Rich Medley for an up-close look at the ships that form the backbone of today’s Navy. Relive pivotal engagements, from the first-ever sinking of a ship by a submarine during the U.S. Civil War to the dreaded ‘Wolfpack’ attacks during World War II. Trace the technological advances that transformed submarines from curiosities into devastating weapons, and see how their roles evolved in conflicts throughout the 20th century. And get a unique look at the specialized subs that are furthering our knowledge of the worldís oceans, research vessels that descend into the dark of the sea, where the secrets of the deep are revealed. It’s a captivating look at the most fascinating ships ever built, the silent, stunning SUBMARINES.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars superb in every way, February 17, 2003

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David Hoffman (Santa Cruz, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Submarines: Steel Boats - Iron Men [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I am a Navy submariner's wife. This one hour program shows what it is REALLY like and shows the life on board without all the PR baloney. Lots of great stuff that I and my family and friends had never seen or heard about. A dramatic story also. It had me in tears. I am proud of my husband and others like him.

2.0 out of 5 stars Used Used Used, November 9, 2006

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Brent W. Febo "STSCS/SS" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Submarines: Steel Boats - Iron Men [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The VHS recieved was a pirated copy! Black and White case covers, nothing like the photo. The tape wasn't even rewound when I received it. Basically I received an illeagle copy of this product.

11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Submarines, December 5, 2003

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John S. Reynolds "Till the wheels fall off" (Santa Barbara, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Submarines (DVD)

While this film looks and sounds very much like a documentary on Submarines, its merely a mediocre drama that deals with terrorists and a hijacked Russian nuclear Sub!! If this sounds like your bag then this film could be for you. I thought it to be an interesting Documentary but found I was wrong. It was just packaged to appear that way.