FROM GOODREADS: Early in 1968 a nuclear-armed Soviet submarine sank in the waters off Hawaii, hundreds of miles closer to American shores than it should have been. Compelling evidence, assembled here for the first time, strongly suggests that the sub, K-129, sank while attempting to fire a nuclear missile, most likely at the naval base at Pearl Harbor.
We now know that the Soviets had lost track of the sub; it had become a rogue. While the Soviets searched in vain for the boat, U.S. intelligence was able to pinpoint the site of the disaster. The new Nixon administration launched a clandestine, half-billion-dollar project to recover the sunken K-129. Contrary to years of deliberately misleading reports, the recovery operation was a great success. With the recovery of the sub, it became clear that the rogue was attempting to mimic a Chinese submarine, almost certainly with the intention of provoking a war between the U.S. and China. This was a carefully planned operation that, had it succeeded, would have had devastating consequences. During the successful recovery effort, the U.S. forged new relationships with the USSR and China. Could the information gleaned from the sunken sub have been a decisive factor shaping the new policies of detente between the Americans and the Soviets, and opening China to the West? And who in the USSR could have planned such a bold and potentially catastrophic operation?
Red Star Rogue reads like something straight out of a Tom Clancy novel, but it is all true. Today our greatest fear is that terrorists may someday acquire a nuclear weapon and use it against us. In fact, they have already tried.
Red Star Rogue
Red Star Rogue by Kenneth Sewell and Clint Richmond is a gripping and controversial account of an alleged Soviet submarine’s nuclear strike attempt on the United States during the Cold War. Based on extensive research and interviews, the book explores the events surrounding the mysterious sinking of the Soviet submarine K-129 and proposes a theory that it was part of a covert mission to launch a nuclear attack on the U.S. Sewell and Richmond present a compelling narrative that challenges conventional Cold War history, raising questions about the true intentions of the Soviet Union during this tense period.
Summary:
“Red Star Rogue: The Untold Story of a Soviet Submarine’s Nuclear Strike Attempt on the U.S.” by Kenneth Sewell and Clint Richmond is a thought-provoking and controversial book that presents a compelling theory regarding an alleged Soviet submarine’s nuclear strike attempt on the United States. Based on extensive research, including interviews with former naval officers and intelligence officials, the authors delve into the mysterious sinking of the Soviet submarine K-129 and propose an alternative explanation for its demise.
The book challenges the conventional narrative surrounding the sinking of the K-129, suggesting that it was not a mere accident but rather part of a classified Soviet mission to launch a nuclear strike on the U.S. Sewell and Richmond present evidence to support their theory, including intercepted radio transmissions, eyewitness accounts, and analysis of Cold War geopolitical tensions.
“Red Star Rogue” takes readers on a journey through the events leading up to the sinking of the K-129 and the subsequent recovery efforts by the United States. The authors explore the covert operations of Soviet submarines during the Cold War and the potential motivations behind such a audacious attack. They delve into the technological capabilities of the submarines and the political climate of the time, painting a vivid picture of the high-stakes game of espionage and brinkmanship between the superpowers.
Sewell and Richmond’s theory challenges the official accounts and raises questions about the true intentions of the Soviet Union during this tense period. The book offers a fresh perspective on Cold War history, urging readers to reconsider the traditional narrative and consider the possibility of a covert nuclear strike attempt.
While the theory presented in “Red Star Rogue” has garnered both support and skepticism, the book serves as a reminder of the uncertainties and secrets that defined the Cold War era. It encourages readers to critically examine historical events and consider alternative explanations that may challenge established beliefs.
In conclusion, “Red Star Rogue: The Untold Story of a Soviet Submarine’s Nuclear Strike Attempt on the U.S.” by Kenneth Sewell and Clint Richmond is a gripping and controversial exploration of an alleged Soviet submarine’s mission to launch a nuclear strike on the United States. The book challenges conventional Cold War history and presents a compelling theory supported by extensive research and interviews. It invites readers to reconsider the motivations and actions of the Soviet Union during this tense period, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history.
My Goodreads Review:
Red Star Rogue: The Untold Story of a Soviet Submarine’s Nuclear Strike Attempt on the U.S. by Kenneth SewellMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The book is an exploration of a little-known Cold War incident that adds a thrilling dimension to historical narratives. The author’s research and storytelling unveil the covert mission of the Soviet submarine K-129, shedding light on its nuclear strike attempt on the U.S. The book not only captures the high-stakes drama of the submarine’s mission but also humanizes the crew, offering readers a captivating and nuanced perspective on a critical episode in Cold War history.
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