DK Eyewitness Books: Submarine : Discover the Secret Underwater World of Submarines and Submersibles

Discover the fascinating history of submarines and submersibles, from the first workable designs of the 16th century to Cold War vesselsarmed with nuclear missiles. Find out how these stealthy watercraft work and what it's like to live below the waves in this unique and exciting guide that was created in association with the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum. Colorfulphotographs illustrate the technology used to build and navigate submarines andthe many ways they are used today. Take a look at the inside of a nuclear submarine, learn what a submariner's daily life is like, discover what we may find in the vast, unexplored regions of the ocean, and much, much more!Discover the secret underwater world of submarines and submersibles What is a submarine? How a submarine works Submarine propulsion Early dreams and designs Blockade busters The true submarine is born Subs go to war Doomed designs World War II Mini-submarines The nuclear age Balance of power Anatomy of a nuclear submarine Flying the flag Life on board How things have changed Up periscope! Submarine weapons Antisubmarine warfare Communication and navigation Submarine disasters Sub safety Pioneering the depths Into the abyss Shipwreck Creatures of the deep Workers beneath the waves Subs for fun Subs of the future Index. Discover the fascinating history of submarines and submersibles, from the first workable designs of the 16th century to Cold War vessels armed with nuclear missiles. This guide, created in association with the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum, illustrates the technology used to build and navigate submarines and the many ways they are used today. Created in association with the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum, an addition to the Eyewitness Books series illustrates the technology used to build and navigate submarines and the many ways they are used today. 20,000 first printing. Shows how submersible vessels work and what it's like to live underwater.