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Regulus: The First Nuclear Missile Submarines [VHS] (2002)

Roy Scheider , Nick T. Spark    VHS Tape
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Roy Scheider
  • Directors: Nick T. Spark
  • Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • VHS Release Date: January 1, 2002
  • Run Time: 50 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000071XAV
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #114,112 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Editorial Reviews

Video Librarian, September-October 2002

Chronicles the herculean efforts of missile scientists to develop a weapon that would change the course of history. Recommended.

Product Description

Regulus tells the nearly-forgotten story of the development and deployment of the Cold War's ultimate weapon: the nuclear missile submarine. While today the mighty Trident SSBNs form the backbone of our nation's nuclear deterrent, in 1946 such weapons were only a distant dream. This is the story of the first generation submarine deterrent force, told by the people who developed, tested and deployed it . . . and changed history in the process.

Summary: In 1946, the U.S. Navy began top secret test with modified German V-1 "buzz bombs." The goal? To develop a submarine-launched, nuclear guided missile. The tests would lead to the development of the Regulus, a nuclear capable, air breathing cruise missile that flew like a jet aircraft.

Tested in secrecy at Edwards Air Force Base, Regulus would be deployed aboard five "SSGs" — guided missile submarines. They would undertake the first missile deterrent patrols in the history of the Navy. . .and the Cold War!

Patrolling the stormy waters of the Northern Pacific, the Regulus crews endured long patrols — often with the Soviet Navy in depth charge range.

This is the story of the Regulus and the men who made the guided missile submarine a reality. Featuring recently declassified, digitally remastered footage, much of it seen here for the first time.

Before Polaris, before Trident, Regulus was the United States' seaborne deterrent shield. Now, for the first time, the Regulus story can be told!


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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Cold War Driven Technology, August 10, 2003
By Patrick W. O'Hara "taparaho" (Salt Point, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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As much as the Cold War created tense times between America and Russia, the need to protect our American nation also drove some of the most significant technological advancements of the 20th century. Among them were the advancements in nuclear technology and a redefined role for the Navy as a strategic deterrent.

Regulus: The First Nuclear Missile Submarine documents one such advancement, as the silent service was quickly modified for use as a strategic deterrent against nuclear conflict through the development and implementation of the Regulus missile. A little known project, the Regulus was a quick solution to implementation of long-range nuclear missile launches that was eventually replaced by the Polaris, and later Trident submarines.

Other than the military significance of the weapon, the mechanical ingenuity of the times rings clear through the project as the old hands of World War II service come together to solve many of the problems through design enhancements to conventional WWII technology, filling a void until the modern nuclear submarine was developed and put into service.

My first introduction to the Regulus project was while visiting the Intrepid Museum in NYC, where the only remaining Regulus Missile Submarine "Growler" resides as a testament to the project. This documentary is well prepared, informative, and pays an important tribute to the men who designed and operated the Regulus Project and will be well received by anyone interest in the cold war era, submarines, or naval history.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Regulus: The first Nuclear Missile Submarines-DVD, November 11, 2002
By John J. Jenkins Jr. (La Mesa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This DVD is most informative about the Regulus, its design and history about launching from Naval surface craft and submarines. I was on the USS Tunny from 1958 to 1962 and this DVD brought back many memories, as the Tunny was equipped with a hanger for housing two Regulus missiles and had launching capabilities. The DVD is chock full of interesting facts about the days of the Regulus and is Naval submarine missile history at its finest.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Regulus: The First Nuclear Missile Submarines, December 13, 2002
By David S. Carpenter (Marina del Rey, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This DVD was given to me by a friend who is aware of my penchant for military history. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much; I'm not a big missle fan. I popped it into the player and began work on my finances expecting it to be little more than mildly interesting. BOY WAS I WRONG! Before I knew it I was away from the computer and glued to the television irrevocably engrossed by the subject. Why this hasn't aired on the History Channel is beyond me. An EXCELLENT buy, packed with hours of bonna fide supplemental materials, not the normal thoroughly usless "garbage" so often foisted upon the consumer these days. Watch, learn, and enjoy. Trust me, you could do a heck of a lot worse...A WHOLE HECK OF A LOT!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Regulus: The First Nuclear Missile Submarines
This video was quite a surprise since I grew up on Barbers Point Naval Air Base from 1958 - 1959 while my father was the skipper of GMGRU-1. Read more
Published 12 months ago by H. H. Klare

4.0 out of 5 stars no surface ships?
No mention made of surface ship, Aircraft Carrier CV, nor Heavy Cruiser CA operations. Also does not mention USAF deployment......Lots of 'talking head' coverage. Read more
Published 20 months ago by wayne scarpaci

4.0 out of 5 stars Regulas DVD
At 50 mins. a bit short for the price,but an excellent documentary all the same. Recommended to anyone with an interest in the cold war,missile and submarine development. Read more
Published on August 29, 2007 by A. Jeffery

4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely decent
In a genre of soapy, cheesy DVD's about airplanes etc, this one stands out in in a positive sense. This one has something more than just pictures and superficial facts that... Read more
Published on August 1, 2007 by Ole Bjrsvik

4.0 out of 5 stars Regulus: The First Nuclear Missile Submarines
This is a wonderful documentary of American weapon history. This weapon system got little publicity and was scrapped completely when the Polaris fleet was coming down the ways... Read more
Published on January 18, 2007 by David Lewis

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME footage
My dad, George R. (Andy) Anderson, was with Chance Vought Aircraft on the Regulus I and II programs and I am compiling a collection of Chance Vought related materials. Read more
Published on March 21, 2006 by Kenneth R. Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding submarine history documentary
"Regulus" was outstanding. Two thumbs up, five stars, a great historical film. I'd read a little and heard a little of the Regulus program, but very little... Read more
Published on December 12, 2005 by D. R. Schumacher

5.0 out of 5 stars Bonus features are AWESOME!
What I think is truly outstanding about this DVD, is the bonus features. This disc contains a huge slide show of images that includes pictures of each Regulus submarine, the... Read more
Published on August 21, 2005 by FullFathomFive

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting history and a moddelers dream!
I am a paper scale modeler, and was very impressed, not only with the one on one interviews, but the old footage, and especially the Bonus Features section of the film, that has... Read more
Published on June 26, 2005 by Eric

5.0 out of 5 stars A Regulus Treasure
There is so much material out there today but it is hard to find good stuff on the Regulus. If you have an interest in the Regulus program you should absolutely buy this DVD. Read more
Published on April 11, 2005 by Regulus Nut

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