The Fast Attack,
Christley. The adoption of nuclear power revolutionized submarine design, allowing vessels to stay underwater, trailing the enemy or training weapons on land targets for months. This heavily illustrated book examines these stealthy machines of war from the USS Nautilus to today's modern Virginia class, covering design, sensors, fire-control systems and weapons, history and operational use, and more. 48 pages, color and B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
Christley. The adoption of nuclear power revolutionized submarine design, allowing vessels to stay underwater, trailing the enemy or training weapons on land targets for months. This heavily illustrated book examines these stealthy machines of war from the USS Nautilus to today's modern Virginia class, covering design, sensors, fire-control systems and weapons, history and operational use, and more. 48 pages, color and B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.