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Sherry Sontag, Annette Lawrence Drew, Christopher Drew - Blind Man's Bluff: The Untold Story of American Submarine Espionage
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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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Pros: Presents a unique underwater view of the Cold War
Cons: Relies on some unidentified resources
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Pros: Fascinating reading
Cons: Slightly outdated by time
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Pros: truth is more fascinating than fiction
Cons: I suppose true historians would like more citation of sources
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Read this for an adventure thrill, and for a reminder of how our freedoms are protected even when we are oblivious. Read More
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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.
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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.
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READ IT, LEARN FROM IT. Most of all know the book only scratches the service. Recommend it to all those you care about. Best Book In Years! Read More
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Pros: Hopefully this helps people understand the mentality of submariners
Cons: Sometimes I wonder if the authors didn't reveal a little too much
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Pros: Fascinating Real Life Submarine Drama
Cons: Not Much Bad To Say
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A must read book. This book will have you wondering how far we went to spy on the bad guys. Read More
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Pros: Taut accounts of real-life sub espionage missions, well-written narrative.
Cons: None.
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If you're a fan of Clancy's novels, or know anyone who served in subs during the Cold War and wondered what they did at sea, this book's for you. Read More
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Pros: Very Descriptive, Fun to read
Cons: Long winded in some areas
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