The Tactics And Technology Of Underwater Confrontation. 191 Illustrated Pages Packed With Photos And Drawings. Submarines of many nations cruise the world's oceans hidden from view, armed with an array of devastating weapons. If there is another world war, its decisive battles will be fought under the sea. How will these battles be fought? The author seeks to answer this question by analysing the strategy and tactics of the major powers. Hypothetical battle scenarios are explored, showing likely confrontations between different classes of submarines. The various types of submarine, their propulsion & weapons systems, & equipment are fully described. It is an accurate, objective, comprehensive picture of worldwide undersea confrontation from the inside - so that its vital significance, its extensive problems especially the `human factor' and its tense excitement will readily be grasped. This book explores the world of undersea warfare with extensively researched facts and figures, and is inevitably contentious and controversial - keeping just this side of a national security breach. It should hopefully provoke a long overdue vigorous and informed debate about a subject which is internationally crucial. As New Condition.4to-over 9_"-12" Tall