{"product_id":"the-worlds-greatest-submarines-an-illustrated-history-1782744215","title":"The World's Greatest Submarines: An Illustrated History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1782744215\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ross, David\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1776, American Patriots attempted to destroy the British flagship Eagle using a man-operated semi-submersible, the Turtle, in New York harbour. The attack failed, but the idea stuck. Almost 90 years later, the CSS Hunley successfully rammed into the Federal sloop USS Housatonic with a spar torpedo. The Housatonic became the first ship in naval history to be sunk by a submarine. The Worlds Greatest Submarines features the most significant submarines built, from the German U-9 - which sank three British cruisers on 22 September 1914 - through the huge Japanese I-400 class to the great nuclear-powered submarines of the Cold War, such as the USS Los Angeles and Soviet Oscar class. Also included are the undersea cruiser Surcouf; the highly successful Type VII U-boats of World War II; and the latest attack and ballistic missile submarines, such as HMS Astute, USS Virginia, the Chinese Type 094 and the Russian Yasen class. Each entry includes a brief description of the submarines development and history, a color profile or cutaway, key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, The Worlds Greatest Submarines is an accessible guide for those interested in naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52227518988576,"sku":"NEW1782744215","price":72.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/71Hts7lWKkL.jpg?v=1787340934","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/the-worlds-greatest-submarines-an-illustrated-history-1782744215","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}