Admiral Frank B. Kelso II, USN (Ret.)
Former Chief of Naval Operations
The book United States Submarines is a must read for anyone who has an interest in submarines or their history. It is a splendid tutorial for the young as well as the old.
This is a volume that should occupy a place on the coffee table of all who enjoy the role in history played by the magnificent submarine sailors. United States Submarines does a wonderful job of telling their story.
United States Submarines is a remarkably comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of the first 100 years of U.S. submarines. This fine publication is a "must read" for all who served in, or have an interest in, our submarines.
An inspired work about an inspired service. Comprehensive, handsome, well written and illustrated. A treasure!
United States Submarines is a "must-have" resource for every submarine advocate, a book that will engage the reader from the striking cover, the colorful pictures, and the riveting stories of our Submarine Force in action.
First hand and better than first rate. Most of the authors have "been there and done that!" The pictures are from a huge variety of sources, both public and private, and include many never before published‹-a grand historical record. The essays and captions capture the essence of the business‹intelligence, courage, and humor.
Wow! What an awesome book. It is fantastic.
United States Submarines is a treasury of historic facts about our country's silent service. It should be widely held as a reference by libraries and students of our Navy's history. Every submariner should have a personal copy. No matter how many times you review it, you will find new items tat will bring back old memories and make you glad you are a submariner.
United States Submarines is truly a treasure that any librarian or historian would cherish.
All submarine family members and future generations should benefit greatly from this book. Within its archives are preserved a unique time in submarine history.
This glorious book records in clear prose and stunning photographs the triumphs and tragedies of the first hundred years of United States submarines. Admiral James Watkins, former Chief of Naval Operations, says in his essay in the book, submarines "will be the principal determinant of victory in any protracted war at sea." It only took one British nuclear-powered submarine to hand the Royal Navy command of the sea and end the late Argentine-UK Falkland War.
This is an outstanding, lavish history of the U.S. Submarine: if only one submarine history were to be chosen as a comprehensive library reference, it should be this. A team of historians, authors, and Naval experts contribute to this title, which holds over 300 pages of text and photos. Black and white and color photos embellish essays that contract submarine history with today's modern vessels, providing a unique and lavish display. Suitable for special gifts, United States Submarines is a recommended pick for anyone interested in military history in general or submarine development in particular.