DOOMSDAY TORPEDOES: Live Testing of Soviet Naval Nuclear Weapons, 1954-1962

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Examines the development, testing, and deployment of Soviet nuclear weapons in detail, alongside the parallel evolution of Soviet submarines. Brings into sharp relief the events that nearly triggered catastrophe, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, when Soviet submarines came perilously close to launching nuclear-armed torpedoes. Extensively illustrated, with 48 black and white photos, 4 color photos, 10 color profiles, 2 color maps, 4 diagrams, and 12 tables.