Who Can Hold the Sea

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This action-filled narrative highlights the pivotal role of the U.S. Navy during the early Cold War years. Following World War II, the Navy temporarily decommissions many ships and sends sailors home, but this peace is short-lived as Stalin begins aggressive actions in Europe and the Far East. Churchill's declaration of "the Iron Curtain" and the establishment of the Truman Doctrine mark the beginning of efforts to contain Communism through military bases worldwide. Against this backdrop, the Navy's importance rises dramatically. The account details thrilling events such as A-bomb tests on warships at Bikini Island, advancements in undersea warfare and sonar technology, and the Korean War, which tests naval superiority. It also chronicles the evolution of the modern Navy, featuring cruisers equipped with surface-to-air missiles and the groundbreaking nuclear submarine. Key lessons emerge from the sinking of the USS Cochino in the Norwegian Sea and the USS Nautilus's historic journey beneath the North Pole. With riveting detail and surprising insights, the narrative captures the essence of the Cold War at sea and America's determination to safeguard the free world.