Description
- The mission to send submarines wired with self-destruct charges into the heart of Soviet seas to tap crucial underwater telephone cables.
- How the Navy's own negligence may have been responsible for the loss of the USS Scorpion, a submarine that disappeared, all hands lost, in 1968.
- The bitter war between the CIA and the Navy and how it threatened to sabotage one of America's most important undersea missions.
- The audacious attempt to steal a Soviet submarine with the help of eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, and how it was doomed from the start.
A magnificent achievement in investigative reporting, Blind Man's Bluff reads like a spy thriller, but with one important difference — everything in it is true.
Details
Step back in time and experience the thrilling world of American submarine espionage with Blind Man's Bluff: The Untold Story. Immerse yourself in a captivating journey that uncovers the secret history of submarine warfare during the Cold War. This meticulously researched chronicle is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat, just like a gripping spy thriller!
Written by experts in the field, Blind Man's Bluff unveils previously unknown dramas that will leave you speechless. Delve into the audacious mission to send submarines equipped with self-destruct charges into Soviet seas to retrieve crucial underwater telephone cables, unraveling secrets buried beneath the waves. Prepare to be astounded by the shocking story of the USS Scorpion, a submarine lost with all hands, possibly due to the Navy's negligence.
But the intrigue doesn't stop there. Discover the bitter war that unfolded between the CIA and the Navy, threatening one of America's most vital undersea missions. Explore the unbelievable tale of the ill-fated attempt to steal a Soviet submarine with the assistance of eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes—an endeavor doomed from the start.
An exquisite example of investigative reporting, Blind Man's Bluff merges the raw excitement of a spy thriller with the authenticity of real-life events. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the hidden world of American submarine espionage. Order your copy today and embark on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves!
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