The narrative follows Commander Bartholomew Mackey as he captains the USS Cheyenne, a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, during a localized conflict over the Spratly Islands. When China launches an invasion of these disputed territories to secure oil reserves, the United States intervenes with undersea tactical strikes. The plot moves through fifteen distinct engagement scenarios, detailing the mechanics of sonar tracking, torpedo deployment, and acoustic evasion. Mackey must navigate deep-water canyons and shallow coastal zones while executing mission profiles that involve neutralizing Jin-class destroyers and competing diesel-electric submarines.
This book serves readers interested in technical naval warfare and the specific physics of undersea ballistics. It appeals to hobbyists of military simulation and naval strategy who prioritize mechanical accuracy over character development. Readers finish the text with a functional understanding of submarine sonar silhouettes, the operational limitations of the Mark 48 ADCAP torpedo, and the logistical challenges of maintaining stealth in contested waters. It functions as a prose companion to tactical gaming, providing a step-by-step breakdown of modern maritime combat maneuvers.
Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Practical Optimizer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
