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Jane's Submarines: War Beneath the Waves from 1776 to the Present Day (Jane's Submarines) (Hardcover)

by Robert Hutchinson (Author)
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Book Description
The highly respected journalist and author, Robert Hutchinson, follows the development of the submarine as a weapon of war from its earliest designs in the 16th Century to the last vessels at sea today. Included are text, tables, illustrations and photographs of: The first submarines World War I designs Inter-war designs and disasters World War II operations ’Cold War’ submarine design and operations The latest submarine designs Submarine accidents through the years, including details on the Russian ‘Kursk’ that sank in 2000. Acclaimed naval artist Tony Gibbons has provided illustrations for many of the major ‘landmarks’ for designs from 1776 through to the present day.

About the Author
Robert Hutchinson was the Defense Correspondence of the Press Association, the UK national news agency, from 1977 to 1983, before joining Jane's as one of the founding team that launched the world renowned Jane's Defense Weekly in 1984. Three years later he became Publishing Director of Jane's Information Group, responsible for the company's magazines, yearbooks, subscription products and electronic data. After leaving in 1997, he compiled and edited the second edition of Jane's Warship Recognition Handbook, and now undertakes training of journalists and writers internationally as well as continuing to report on defence and security news issues in print and on radio.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Collins (February 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007105584
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007105588
  • Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,024,959 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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