A At 11: 28 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2000, high in the Arctic Circle under the roiling surface of the unforgiving Barents Sea, Captain Gennady ...
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Dec 25, 2010
Jim
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Life on a submarine - who would willingly choose it? Perhaps if you're living on one of the Arctic Russian military bases, the choice is easier, because the way of life portrayed here makes the social contact and conditions within a submarine seem almost cosy. This book was as much about the decline and changes within Soviet society that the Kursk disaster highlighted, but also the openness that the country was trying to awkwardly embrace. Okay, the Russians were slow to ask for outside assistan
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Dec 16, 2010
Courtney
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One of the most heartbreking stories I've ever been exposed to. To think that this happened durring my lifetime and not one notion of it to my knowledge existed until I read this book for a Journalism assignment.
It was my generation's Titanic, only to a different song...and it got brushed under the rug. :(
All those women and children that will never see their husbands, fathers ever again...what they must have gone through during those hours of 'scilence'...what they went through wh More...
It was my generation's Titanic, only to a different song...and it got brushed under the rug. :(
All those women and children that will never see their husbands, fathers ever again...what they must have gone through during those hours of 'scilence'...what they went through wh More...
Oct 03, 2011
Marcie
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Yep, another submarine disaster book with another unimaginative title. What a weird kick. This one started slow and then about halfway through became a page turner. Moore did his homework. He was able to get interviews with many of those involved in the rescue operation.
You may remember that the Kursk was a Russian nuclear submarine that sank in August 2000 with over 100 men on board in the Barrents Sea. It was interesting to contrast this one with my recent reading of The Terrible More...
You may remember that the Kursk was a Russian nuclear submarine that sank in August 2000 with over 100 men on board in the Barrents Sea. It was interesting to contrast this one with my recent reading of The Terrible More...
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Jun 26, 2011
Histteach24
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At first I thought I'd hate it because I don't normally like non-fiction. However, the author kept you captivated. It was a little slow moving in the middle but the end left you in tears. From the prospective of a history teacher it challenges the questions-Is the Cold War really over? Has Russia recovered from the fall of communism? What does this all mean for WWIII?
Oct 30, 2011
Michelle
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A heartbraking example of how people are secondary to politics and machinery.....
There was no need for these 23 survivers to die from inaction...
the top down way the soviet union had been run was condusive to this tragedy...
I wonder what is hapening to the wives and fatherless children now....
There was no need for these 23 survivers to die from inaction...
the top down way the soviet union had been run was condusive to this tragedy...
I wonder what is hapening to the wives and fatherless children now....
Jul 24, 2011
Janean
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I did not enjoy reading this book until there were only about 30 pages left. It was very dry and I had a hard time following all the submarine jargon. It did shed light on the awful Kursk tragedy as well as exposed the weaknesses of the Russian military, namely its navy. It was interesting to read about how Putin handled the crisis as a new leader at the time and the power play of politics among Russia's military leaders. Ironic how any and every way those men could have been saved was thwarted
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Aug 03, 2011
A good story. Tragic. A fast read about the unfortunate crew of a Russian nuclear submarine that had a weapons malfunction in the Barents Sea and sank with crew still alive and awaiting a rescue that came too late.
Sep 28, 2011
Adam
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I thought this was an interesting book, showing the poor physical condition of the Russian Northern Fleet and the political maneuvering/backbiting that prevented the rescue of the Kursk survivors.
Nov 10, 2011
Roadhouse
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Interesting book, if you find burning to death in a flooded submarine on the bottom of the ocean as your corrupt government bumbles your rescue.
Jul 30, 2009
Grant
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Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the beginnings of Putin's rule over Russia, and it's consequences.
Apr 30, 2008
Catherine
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The thought of what those men endured sickens me. No exageration, I get nauseaus and cold when I think about them stuck in the dark in the water trapped in a submarine for 7 days. Robert Moore tells the story well. You get an idea of the history and politics that led up to and influenced the rescue mission. You know they aren't getting out but you are urging the rescuers on anyway.
Dec 16, 2009
Mike
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My Obsession with cold war submarine activity was satiated with this book. This book made me feel for the Russian sailors who died on the Kursk disaster. Such a great book about the tragic events of the Kursk disaster.
Aug 24, 2011
Lauren
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Gives good insight into Russia's military tactics and lack of funding. A little dry at times and definitely a sad story.
Aug 08, 2008
Caryn
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The tragedy of the Kursk is told in gripping detail. I really couldn't put it down.
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