History Channel - A Century of Silent Service (2001)
History Channel - A Century of Silent Service (2001)
DVDRip | English | MKV (H264) 29.970 fps 2184 Kbps | 704x536 | AC3 192 Kbps 48.0 khz | 3h 43mn | 3x740 MB
Genre: Documentary
DVDRip | English | MKV (H264) 29.970 fps 2184 Kbps | 704x536 | AC3 192 Kbps 48.0 khz | 3h 43mn | 3x740 MB
Genre: Documentary
To celebrate 100 years of the U.S. Navy's Submarine Force, Sonalysts (Jane's 688(I), Fleet Command, Sub Command) has teamed up with the Naval Submarine League to create a unique 90-min video documentary. A Century of Silent Service is hosted by President Jimmy Carter, himself a former submarine officer.
Chronicling the genesis of the US Silent Service from the first real submarine, the C.S.S. Hunley, and John Holland's early gasoline powered boats, the program features an abundance of archival footage and material.
Whether fighting tough foes in wars hot and cold, or going against the stark perils of a developing technology, the U.S. Naval Submarine Force has generated a history unique in American arms. The turn of the millennium marked its first 100 years. This 2-hour special features interviews with a former submariner, President Jimmy Carter, many key Navy experts, along with Silent Service notables such as Capt. Ned Beach, Medal of Honor recipient RADM Eugene Fluckey, VADM James Calvert, ADM Bruce Demars (former director of the US Navy's nuclear power program), and others including enlisted men and wives. Hearing the story told by them conveys the depth of impressive achievements and duty bestowed upon a free country by a special group of sailors.
Sonalysts Inc. Production for the History Channel
Part 1: Part I
For the first forty years the U.S. submarine program lacked direction and a clear mission. This changed with the advent of the fleet boat which coincided with World War II. Bigger, more powerful, and faster than most of the classes before it, the Gato class positioned the Silent Service for greatness. A Century of Silent Service examines the exploits of daring submarine captains and crews. Highlights include the remarkable accomplishments of commerce raiding, penetrating harbors, and rescuing pilots such as President George Bush (interviewed in the program).
As WWII ended it appeared the submarine had found its role in the U.S. Navy. That would soon change when one diminutive man with colossal vision would advance submarines into the atomic age. Capt. Hyman Rickover proposed building a nuclear reactor–itself very new technology–into a submarine. The result would produce a vessel that could remain submerged almost indefinitely and travel underwater at record speeds. Once again, a new class of submarine would be created in time for a new war, the Cold War.
Part 2: Part II
Part II introduces us to the nuclear attack submarine and its world shattering partner, the ballistic missile boat. With more emphasis on stealth and lethality than ever before, the U.S. Submarine Force took on the Soviet Union in an undeclared war of detection and avoidance. American subs were able to track and remain undetected for weeks. American submarines were a prime factor in the containment strategy that brought the U.S.S.R. to collapse.
Strategic submarines made over 3,000 deterrent patrols during the Cold War while safely and reliably controlling the nuclear weapons under their responsibility. Today, the Submarine Force enters its second century of service conducting complex operations demanding a stealthy, mobile, high-endurance platform with great firepower.
Part 3: Extra Interviews
Interviews include "The Pomfret is Missing" by President Jimmy Carter, "The Holland's Mascot" by Capt. Harry H. Caldwell, "Narrow Escape" by Capt. Edward L. Beach, "Depth Charge Attack" by MOMM2 Len Belhke and "Life Begins at Forty Fathoms" by RADM Eugene P. Fluckey.
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History Channel - A Century of Silent Service (2001)
History Channel - A Century of Silent Service (2001)
History Channel - A Century of Silent Service (2001)
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