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K19
Author: National Geographic Society
The Soviet nuclear submarine K-19 was the pride of the Soviet Navy, but on July 4, 1961, during its maiden voyage to the North Atlantic for war games, it suddenly and unexpectedly developed a serious leak in one of the reactors. In a race against time, the officers and crew worked desperately and brilliantly, under intense exposure to radiation,...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780792264729
ISBN-10: 079226472X
Publication Date: 7/1/2002
Pages: 256
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Publisher: National Geographic
Book Type: Paperback
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A frightening account of the nuclear arms race. The American author tells the story of brave seamen against faulty ships and inhumane treatments.
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Fascinating portrait of the Soviet nuclear sub program.


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