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<P>No espionage missions have been kept more secret than those involving American submarines. Now, <EM>Blind Man's Bluff </EM>shows for the...
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<P>No espionage missions have been kept more secret than those involving American submarines. Now, <EM>Blind Man's Bluff </EM>shows for the first time how the Navy sent submarines wired with self-destruct charges into the heart of Soviet seas to tap crucial underwater telephone cables. It unveils how the Navy's own negligence might have been responsible for the loss of the USS Scorpion, a submarine that disappeared, all hands lost, thirty years ago. It tells the complete story of the audacious attempt to steal a Soviet submarine with the help of eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, and how it was doomed from the start. And it reveals how the Navy used the comforting notion of deep sea rescue vehicles to hide operations that were more James Bond than Jacques Cousteau.</P><P>Blind Man's Bluff contains an unforgettable array of characters, including the cowboy sub commander who brazenly outraced torpedoes and couldn't resist sneaking up to within feet of unaware enemy subs. It takes us inside clandestine Washi
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| Authors | Sherry Sontag |
| Narrator | Tony Roberts |
| Nonfiction Category | History • Technology |
| Nonfiction Subcategory | Unknown |
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| Washington Monthly: "This book is a well-written, highly readable account of man and machine working together to do the impossible for the highest stakes..." | |
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Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Public Affairs (October 18, 1998) Measurements: 9.75"(h) x 6.75"(w) x 1.25"(d), 1.55 lbs. ISBN: 9781891620089 |
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| You gotta be nuts," Harris M. Austin grumbled under his breath as he watched the ugliest-looking piece of junk he had ever seen pull into the British naval base in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. | |
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Silent Dolphins
Pros: Presents a unique underwater view of the Cold War Cons: Relies on some unidentified resources Fascinating, dramatic stories almost beyond belief
Pros: Fascinating reading Cons: Slightly outdated by time Bottom Line: Riveting tales from research and personal accounts
Pros: truth is more fascinating than fiction Cons: I suppose true historians would like more citation of sources Bottom Line: Amazing stories made better because they are true
Pros: A well research and written account of submarine espionage in the cold war. Cons: If you are interested in getting technical knowledge about the submarine, this is not your book. A Wife's Point of View
Pros: Finally an opportunity for our loved ones to enjoy their parts in U.S. Naval history! Cons: The real truths of the effects on our husbands was not fully explored. Bottom Line: Silent No More
Pros: Hopefully this helps people understand the mentality of submariners Cons: Sometimes I wonder if the authors didn't reveal a little too much The Ultimate In Submarine Espionage
Pros: Fascinating Real Life Submarine Drama Cons: Not Much Bad To Say Bottom Line: "After all, submarining has always been a game of blind man's bluff...."
Pros: Taut accounts of real-life sub espionage missions, well-written narrative. Cons: None. Bottom Line: Secrets Secrets Secrets
Pros: Very Descriptive, Fun to read Cons: Long winded in some areas |
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