Submarines War Beneath the Waves Author:Robert Hutchinson The highly respected journalist and author, Robert Hutchinson, follows the development of the submarine as a weapon of war from its earliest designs in the 16th Century to the last vessels at sea today. Included are text, tables, illustrations and photographs of: The first submarines World War I designs Inter-war designs and disasters World... more » War II operations 'Cold War' submarine design and operations The latest submarine designs Submarine accidents through the years, including details on the Russian `Kursk' that sank in 2000. Acclaimed naval artist Tony Gibbons has provided illustrations for many of the major `landmarks' for designs from 1776 through to the present day.« less