Background Reading

HowieWowie · 06-13-17, 02:59 PM

I'm looking for non-fiction book suggestions on submarine warfare. I'm new to subsims and I'd like to get more familiar with the general systems and tactics. Any books come to mind? I realize that there won't be any one book that is ideal? Please and thank you!

Julhelm · 06-13-17, 03:46 PM

I would suggest starting with the books we used for reference:

Friedman, N. (1994). US Submarines Since 1945
Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press

Vego, M. (1992). Soviet Naval Tactics
Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press

Polmar, N. (1983). Guide to the Soviet Navy 3rd ed.
Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press

Polmar, N. Breyer, S. (1978). Guide to the Soviet Navy 2nd ed.
Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press

Polmar, N., Moore, K.(2004). Cold War Submarines
Dulles, VA: Potomac Books Inc.

Jordan, J. (1992). Soviet Warships 1945 to the Present
London, UK: Arms and Armour Press

Jordan, J. (1989). Soviet Submarines 1945 to the Present
London, UK: Arms and Armour Press

Jordan, J. (1982). Guide To The Modern Soviet Navy
London, UK: Salamander Books Ltd.

Jordan, J., Miller D. (1987). Modern Submarine Warfare
London, UK: Salamander Books Ltd.

Miller, D. (1982). Modern Submarines
London, UK: Salamander Books Ltd.

Clancy, T. (1993). Submarine
London, UK: HarperCOllinsPublishers

Sontag, S., Drew, C. (1998). Blind Man's Bluff
London, UK: Random House UK Ltd.

Sasgen, P. (2009). Stalking The Red Bear
New York, NY: St Martins' Press

The Bandit · 06-13-17, 05:59 PM

Cold war submarines: The design and construction of Soviet submarines 1945-2001 by Norman Polmar

Really great book, even has good background information on stuff like the German type XXI and how it influenced sub design. Also has really interesting comparisons on how the USN and Soviets did things differently given their respective situations.

Edit: Didn't see that you already beat me to it Julhelm!

jmr · 06-13-17, 11:55 PM

Complete Idiot's Guide to Submarines (The Complete Idiot's Guide) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0028644719..._KdmqzbQD73ACQ

Unfortunately it is no longer in print and the only copies available for sale are pricey used ones. Check it out from a library if you get the chance.

stormrider_sp · 06-14-17, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HowieWowie

I'm looking for non-fiction book suggestions on submarine warfare. I'm new to subsims and I'd like to get more familiar with the general systems and tactics. Any books come to mind? I realize that there won't be any one book that is ideal? Please and thank you!

Start with Blind Man's Bluff by Sheryl Zontag, then move to a good reference book like Submarine: A Guided Tour Inside A Nuclear Warship (Tom Clancy)

then if you like, these are my suggestions:

Submarine Torpedo Tactics: An American History - Edward M. Jones
History of Russian Underwater Accoustics - Oleg A. Godin
Stalking the Red Bear - Peter Sasgen
Making a Submarine Officer - Alex C Fleming
Watertight: How I survived submarine service without loosing my mind - Karl William Heckmann
Submarine Operations during the Falklands - Lt. Cmdr Steven R. Harper
Secrets of the Conqueror - Stuart Prebble
Red November - W Craig Reed
SSN - Tom Clancy
Scorpion Down - Ed Offley
Submarine Design and Development - Norman Friedmann
Cold Choices - Larry Bond
Wahoo - Richard O'Kane

Edit: Almost forgot:
Fleet Tactics and Coastal Combat - Wayne P. Hughes (Awesome book on naval tactics)

06-13-17, 02:59 PM	#1
HowieWowie Watch Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 24 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Background Reading I'm looking for non-fiction book suggestions on submarine warfare. I'm new to subsims and I'd like to get more familiar with the general systems and tactics. Any books come to mind? I realize that there won't be any one book that is ideal? Please and thank you!

06-13-17, 05:59 PM	#3
The Bandit Sonar Guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 395 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 1	Cold war submarines: The design and construction of Soviet submarines 1945-2001 by Norman Polmar Really great book, even has good background information on stuff like the German type XXI and how it influenced sub design. Also has really interesting comparisons on how the USN and Soviets did things differently given their respective situations. Edit: Didn't see that you already beat me to it Julhelm! __________________

06-13-17, 03:46 PM	#2
Julhelm Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Icy North Posts: 693 Downloads: 189 Uploads: 0	I would suggest starting with the books we used for reference: Friedman, N. (1994). US Submarines Since 1945 Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press Vego, M. (1992). Soviet Naval Tactics Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press Polmar, N. (1983). Guide to the Soviet Navy 3rd ed. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press Polmar, N. Breyer, S. (1978). Guide to the Soviet Navy 2nd ed. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press Polmar, N., Moore, K.(2004). Cold War Submarines Dulles, VA: Potomac Books Inc. Jordan, J. (1992). Soviet Warships 1945 to the Present London, UK: Arms and Armour Press Jordan, J. (1989). Soviet Submarines 1945 to the Present London, UK: Arms and Armour Press Jordan, J. (1982). Guide To The Modern Soviet Navy London, UK: Salamander Books Ltd. Jordan, J., Miller D. (1987). Modern Submarine Warfare London, UK: Salamander Books Ltd. Miller, D. (1982). Modern Submarines London, UK: Salamander Books Ltd. Clancy, T. (1993). Submarine London, UK: HarperCOllinsPublishers Sontag, S., Drew, C. (1998). Blind Man's Bluff London, UK: Random House UK Ltd. Sasgen, P. (2009). Stalking The Red Bear New York, NY: St Martins' Press

06-13-17, 11:55 PM	#4
jmr Commander Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 462 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Complete Idiot's Guide to Submarines (The Complete Idiot's Guide) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0028644719..._KdmqzbQD73ACQ Unfortunately it is no longer in print and the only copies available for sale are pricey used ones. Check it out from a library if you get the chance.