The Silent Service: Ohio Class
The Silent Service: Ohio Class by H. Jay Riker, published by HarperCollins on July 25, 2006, is a work of fiction that delves into the evolution of naval warfare through the lens of the Ohio-class submarine. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on the USS Ohio, which undergoes a significant transformation to adapt to new threats following the collapse of the USSR, highlighting the Navy’s efforts to modernize its arsenal.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the submarine’s conversion, where its ballistic missiles are replaced with capabilities for a two-pronged attack, allowing for the deployment of SEALs and a new prototype underwater fighter. The story unfolds against the backdrop of rising tensions with Iran, as the crew of the USS Ohio faces the challenge of thwarting a dual assault on oil-rich nations and the American Fifth Fleet. This book presents a vivid portrayal of contemporary military strategy and the complexities of modern naval operations.
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For years, the Ohio–class submarine served as one of the frontline weapons in America’s nuclear Navy. But with the collapse of the USSR, America needs to modernize its arsenal to take into account its new enemies. With that goal, the Navy begins a controversial conversion of the USS Ohio to take America into the future of naval warfare.
The Ohio’s ballistic missiles have been replaced, the tubes now capable of a two–pronged attack. What had been used to house ICBMs now can contain SEALs or a new prototype of underwater submarine, a revolutionary undersea fighter that flies through the water, striking targets at will.
Both barrels will be brought to bear against America’s newest enemy, Iran. The zealots in power have unleased a terrible two–pronged plan, hoping to attack oil rich nations Oman and the UAE, while at the same time lauching a devasting attack on the American Fifth Fleet in the Gulf. Only one group of sailors and commandos can stop them — the compliment of the USS Ohio.
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