[sotd] Fast Attacks & Boomers [August 9, 2012]

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Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:11:45 -0300
        Site of the Day for Thursday, August 9, 2012

        Fast Attacks & Boomers: Submarines in the Cold War

Today's site, from the National Museum of American History, presents an
exhibit exploring U.S. nuclear submarines during the bitter contentions of
the Cold War. Gentle Subscribers will discover an extensive resource on one
of the most crucial components of western deterrence during the period.

"From the end of World War II in 1945 to the collapse of the Soviet Union
in 1991, the Cold War dominated international affairs. It was a global
struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union. ...
nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines played a major Cold War role.
This exhibition reviews the early history of submarines and their radical
transformation after World War II. It shows how submarines are built, how
they work, and what they do. It also tells the story of submariners and
their families, Americans on the front lines of the Cold War." - from the
website

This comprehensive presentation delivers a fascinating account of virtually
every aspect of these titans of the seas. Among the features are sections
dealing with the construction and anatomy of nuclear submarines, their
weaponry, and how they are powered and operated. A look at the living
conditions aboard the vessels spotlights the tight quarters experienced by
their crews, revealing fascinating details about the minutia of daily life,
from the quality of food, to the disposal of waste, to the restricted
contact with loved ones ashore. Also briefly considered is the role of the
nuclear submarine in the post Cold War period.

Paddle over to the exhibit for an in-depth look at nuclear submarines at:

http://americanhistory.si.edu/subs/intro/index.html

  A.M. Holm
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