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THE TERRIBLE HOURS The Man Behind The Greatest Submarine Rescue In History by  Peter Maas - Used Book - Hardcover - Sixth Printing - 1999 - from Vera Enterprises LLC and Biblio.com
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Originally published in 1966, this book tells the amazing true story of a naval crew trapped aboard a submarine just before the start of World War II. The tale stars Lieutenant Commander Swede Momsen, a man who has dedicated much of his career to devising escape and rescue tactics for underwater disasters, and who must finally apply his knowledge to a real-life situation.



THE TERRIBLE HOURS The Man Behind The Greatest Submarine Rescue In History

by Maas, Peter

Sixth Printing

Price: $9.20


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Book desription: NY: Harper Collins, 1999. Fine in fine dj.. Sixth Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.

  • Bookseller: Vera Enterprises LLC US (US)
  • Bookseller Inventory #: 011087
  • Book condition: Fine
  • Jacket condition: Fine
  • Edition: Sixth Printing
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • ISBN 10: 0060194804
  • ISBN 13: 9780060194802
  • Publisher: Harper Collins
  • Place: NY
  • Date published: 1999
  • Pages: 259
  • Size: 6.75 x 9.75 x 1 inches
  • LCCN: VA65.S68M33 1999
  • Dewey: 910/.916345
  • Weight: 1.15 pounds
  • Keywords: Submarine Rescue

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