Secret Warriors: British Submarines in the Cold War
About this episode
The episode explores the secretive world of British submarines during the Cold War through an interview with Paul Brown about his book.
Today we're exploring one of the most secretive and dangerous arenas of the Cold War, the silent world of submarines. To find out more Dr Sam Willis spoke with Paul Brown, whose new book explores the tense underwater cat and mouse game that played out between global superpowers during decades of nuclear brinkmanship, from covert missions beneath arctic ice to near catastrophic encounters hidden from public view for years. This is a story of technology, strategy and the extraordinary people who served in these vessels, knowing that just one mistake could trigger a global conflict. We hear about the research behind the book, the real-life drama that inspired it, and why the legacy of Cold War submarine warfare still matters today. Paul’s Book is called Secret Warriors, British Submarines in the Cold War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Dr Sam Willis
Guest: Paul Brown
Topics covered
- Cold War
- submarines
- military history
- nuclear brinkmanship
- covert operations
Keywords
- British submarines
- Cold War
- nuclear warfare
- covert missions
- military strategy
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Secret Warriors, British Submarines in the Cold War
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