On 17 March 1959, the USS Skate became the first submarine to surface at the North Pole. Under the guidance of James Calvert this nuclear submarine had navigated through polar ice packs, braved atrociously cold conditions, and broken through layers of thick ice to arrive at their destination; the northernmost point of the world. This mission, however, was not just about completing a seemingly impossibly feat of Arctic exploration. It also had huge implications for military strategy during the height of the Cold War. Now ...
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On 17 March 1959, the USS Skate became the first submarine to surface at the North Pole. Under the guidance of James Calvert this nuclear submarine had navigated through polar ice packs, braved atrociously cold conditions, and broken through layers of thick ice to arrive at their destination; the northernmost point of the world. This mission, however, was not just about completing a seemingly impossibly feat of Arctic exploration. It also had huge implications for military strategy during the height of the Cold War. Now that submarines were able to travel under and break through the ice, it gave the US military the capability of being avoid detection under the ice while being able to launch their Polaris missiles from points far closer to the Soviet Union. James Calvert's remarkable account of his two voyages to the Arctic with the USS Skate provides vivid insight into life in a nuclear submarine and how these men were able to complete this treacherous mission.
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Shows some light wear from age and use. Interior is good with sound binding and no marks, damage or labels. Thanks for your business! Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
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Very Good++ Size: 6x0x9; Signed by James Calvert. Naval Inst Press 1996 First Printing. Signed by author also and separate inscription from author. Clean tight and bright, appears unread spine is smooth and not creased cover is clean and bright.
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New York, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. [1960].
Published:
1960
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
9273589858
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Dust Jacket Included. First edition (so stated). 8vo. 16 pages of illustrations from photographs. Dust jacket (price clipped; creases; tiny nicks and chips). Very good. Ink signature on the half title page (not author's). No bookplates. Early polar submarine exploration.
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Good. Size: 6x0x9; Ex-Library copy, Has Heavy shelf wear, but still a good reading copy A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations. Over 1, 000, 000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.
This is the second of two books that I have read by James Calvert. Surface at the Pole is an exciting story as any novel I have ever read. His narrative and analogies are informative, very interesting and really give you a feel for the ordeals our brave Submariners endure. James Calvert, and the crews that served with, and under him, are real heros in my book. If you enjoy "Surface at the Pole," you would do well to read his "Silent Running," about his experiences on a conventional submarine during WWII.
