Nicknamed "Boomer" for their immense firepower, Polaris-carrying submarines — developed during the early years of the Cold War — carried nuclear weapons able to inflict more damage than all bombs used during World War II. This five-film collection examines the first such vessel, the USS George Washington, and features a film on the ship narrated by Edward R. Murrow, Navy footage of the sub in action, and bonus footage of President Kennedy watching the first Polaris missile being launched. 1 hr. 24 min.
Chapters
-The Year of the Polaris
-SSBN Breakthrough
-SSBN Newsreels
-Submarine Officer
-SSBN Story and PERT
Chapters
-The Year of the Polaris
-SSBN Breakthrough
-SSBN Newsreels
-Submarine Officer
-SSBN Story and PERT
