An American submarine hero's sometimes irreverent story of Cold War action on diesel and nuke submarines, how he tested their ballistic missiles, and salvaged the Space Shuttle Challenger.

"The book is like an old friend telling stories over dinner." -- Priscilla Bettis, Amazon Reader

Lieutenant Commander Jerry Pait's semi-autobiographical collection of sixty stories recounts his thirty years in and around the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet. Ranging from light-hearted to wrenching, all are poignant inside looks at naval operations rarely seen by outsiders. Topics include the real story behind the shuttle Challenger tragedy, risking his own life underwater, discovering a Soviet spy living across the street, surviving when a DELTA Rocket engine ignites, critical missions, and the everyday lives of men and women of the fleet. Dive into S?bmarine-ër for hijinks and breathtaking adventure with this poignant memoir by a true American hero.

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• Biographies & MemoirsHistoricalMilitary & WarsCold War
• Engineering & TransportationTransportationSubmarines

• Publication Date: April 16, 2025
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• Print Length: 397 Pages
• File Size: 33 KB