US Nuclear Submarines: The Fast Attack / SSN / Jim Christley / AllWarBooks.com

The adoption of nuclear power revolutionized submarine design and means that vessels can stay underwater for months, trailing the enemy or training weapons on land targets from secret positions, "always there, never seen." Jim Christley, a former submariner, explores here the influence of Admiral Hyman Rickover in cautiously introducing these stealthy weapons of war, and frankly discusses the power and perils of using nuclear reactors at sea. Using unique and detailed artwork, he outlines the many evolving aspects of design within the submarine classes, from the very first nuclear boat, USS Nautilus (SSN-571), to the classes under construction today. Technical and specifications for the following classes are included: Nautilus, Skate, Skipjack, Thresher / Permit, Sturgeon, Los Angeles, Seawolf and Virginia. Boat names, hull numbers, launching, commissioning and decommissioning dates.

New 7 by 10 inch softbound book, 48 pages, 21 B/W photographs, 23 color photographs, 18 color illustrations, 1 nuclear sub color (exploded / cut away view) diagram and an index. A must-have for all naval history buffs!

Just $15.95

by Jim Christley

Illustrated by Tony Bryan

New Softbound edition 7 1/4 X 9 3/4

48 pages, 21 B/W photographs, 23 color photographs, 18 color illustrations and 1 nuclear sub color (exploded / cut away view) diagram.

New $15.95