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China has invaded the oil rich Spratly Islands; America responds through the U.S.S. Cheyenne, a nuclear submarine that has been dispatched to protect a carrier group, but soon the mission and the world will change as a tense situation explodes into a full-scale war.

It's one of the stealthiest, most dangerous underwater warships ever built-and it's about to set off World War III. Silent at less than five knots and capable of a massive nuclear warhead punch, it's the 240-foot Russian Kilo Class submarine. Strapped for hard cash, the Russians have produced ten new Kilos for Beijing. The Chinese have already received three of the subs and now the last seven are ready to be delivered-a code-red situation the Pentagon...

"World War II Lieutenant Karl Hagan earned his wings the hard way. But when his plane is shot down behind enemy lines, he's forced to make the hardest decision of his life: trusting the enemy. Oberleutnant Wilhelm Albrecht wore his Iron Cross with pride. But when his U-boat is attacked in a devastating air raid, he abandons ship and finds an unlikely ally: the pilot who bombed him. From the smoke-filled skies over Europe to the fire-blasted waters...

Examines submarine warfare and the espionage operations between the USA, the USSR, and their allies.

Packed with exciting facts and important aspects on military submarines, this title also provides historical context, compelling photos, primary source quotations, and critical thinking activities. The title also includes a glossary, web links, and additional resources. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

In the forbidden waters of the White Sea, the captain and crew of the "USS Reno" witness the destruction of one of the Soviet secret bases by a Soviet submarine, and soon commander "Plutonium Jack" Gunner is caught in an internecine battle in enemy waters.

Describes various kinds of submarines, how they work, the weapons they carry, and their uses in war and peace time.

"A gripping tale of anti-submarine warfare in the World War II Pacific Theater, by a master of military adventure fiction. The Last Paladin by P.T. Deutermann is based on the true story of the USS Hayward (DE-24), a World War II Atlantic Fleet destroyer escort which has spent the past two years in the unforgiving battle for survival against the German U-boats of the North Atlantic. Summoned to relieve destroyers that are bogged down by escort duty...

Superb detailing of life in a German U-boat during WWII. The original uncut version. Based on the novel by Lothar G. Buchheim. Includes a making-of featurette; restored original stereo audio; and much more.