Under Pressure

Autor*innen

• Richard Humphreys

Parameter

• 304 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Autobiografien und Memoiren
• Biografien
• Historisches Thema
• Militärgeschichte
• Sachliteratur

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Based on the first-hand experiences of a man who served on a submarine during the Cold War, this account provides a candid, visceral, and entertaining glimpse into life in one of the most extreme man-made environments. Richard Humphreys, who grew up in the heart of Britain, embarked on a journey that led him to the Royal Navy submarine service, serving from 1985 to 1990 during a time of heightened tensions with Russian submarines. This thrilling narrative explores the unique challenges of living underwater, away from the media's gaze, where the Cold War was at its most intense. The book focuses on the emotional and psychological aspects of life in a confined space, rather than a strictly military perspective. It vividly captures the experience of sharing a 430ft x 33ft steel tube with 140 other men, enduring a world devoid of natural light, and coping with the monotony of the same food and air. The disorientation of never knowing one’s exact location and the claustrophobia of such close quarters are central themes. Drawing inspiration from bestselling works that reveal hidden professions, this honest portrayal offers readers a gritty insight into a unique way of life that few will ever experience.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback