Undersea Warriors, Iain Ballantyne
Undersea Warriors, Iain Ballantyne
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Undersea Warriors
The Untold History of the Royal Navy’s Secret Service

Author: Iain Ballantyne

Narrator: Tim Bentinck

Unabridged: 20 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/03/2019

Synopsis

The incredible inside story of the Cold War beneath the waves, pitting British and NATO’s attack submarines against the Soviets.Undersea Warrior: a submarine designed to pursue and attack enemy submarines and surface ships using torpedoes.This will follow the careers of four daring British submarine captains who risked their lives to keep the rest of us safe, their exploits consigned to the shadows until now. Their experiences encompass the span of the Cold War, from voyages in WW2-era submarines under Arctic ice to nuclear-powered espionage missions in Soviet-dominated seas.There are dangerous encounters with Russian spy ships in British waters and finally, as the communist facade begins to crack, they hold the line against the Kremlin’s oceanic might, playing a leading role in bringing down the Berlin Wall. It is the first time they have spoken out about their covert lives in the submarine service.This is the dramatic untold story of Britain’s most-secret service.

About Iain Ballantyne

Iain Ballantyne has covered naval and military issues for prestigious publications published on behalf of NATO and the Royal Navy. Among other naval histories, he is the author of The Deadly Deep, also available from Pegasus Books. Iain lives in England.

About Tim Bentinck

Tim Bentinck is an English actor best known for his role as David Archer in the BBC Radio 4 series, The Archers. Other acting credits include his portrayal of Tom Lacey in the BBC drama, By the Sword Divided and as the original Minister in The Thick of It. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Matthew on October 18, 2020

Say the words "Cold War" and "espionage," and what do they make you think? Do you imagine the likes of James Bond, Harry Palmer, and George Smiley? Or perhaps Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan in The Hunt for Red October? While agents and moles had their roles to play, much of the Cold War's espionage took pla......more

Goodreads review by Eric on December 23, 2019

Very interesting! Its interesting about the dynamics of the cat and mouse game played by submarine forces.......more

Goodreads review by Bryan on February 28, 2023

I've read a lot of submarine books because they fascinate me. I blame Star Trek. This is the first one I've read on the Royal Navies submarine operations though. I enjoyed seeing the historical development of the undersea branch of the RN as contrasted against the American effort. It was fascinating......more

Goodreads review by Ron on December 21, 2019

A comprehensive history of the Royal Navy's Submarine Service with emphasis on the cold war missions in the Barents Sea and North Atlantic. The careers and observations of several accomplished members of the silent service are used to carry the narrative forward. There is considerable discussion of......more

Goodreads review by B.J. on October 22, 2023

First book I've read on specifically British submarine activities in the Cold War.......more

Quotes

“Submarines have been a part of Her Majesty’s Navy for a brief portion of its existence but Ballantyne argues that these boats and their crews played a disproportionate role in preventing Armageddon during the Cold War…Readers will be thrilled by the exploits of the submariners as they venture into Soviet waters and under arctic ice…Richly informative and captivating.” Booklist (starred review)

“Cold War and naval history aficionados will find this a treasure trove.” Publishers Weekly

“An indispensable book for anyone interested in naval history and a great read for everyone else.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Deadly Deep

“Ballantyne ably introduces readers to a subject that boasts an immense bibliography. A great selection for any general interest collection.” Booklist (starred review) on The Deadly Deep

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