{"product_id":"standing-watch-2","title":"Standing Watch","description":"The first book to capture and preserve the inside story of the exclusive brotherhood that manned the front lines of the Cold War.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Featuring interviews from seventeen veteran submariners, \u003ci\u003eStanding Watch: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Submarine Veterans Remember the Cold War Era \u003c\/i\u003eoffers the perspective of the submariners themselves—lending them a voice and paying homage to their service. Jonathan Li-Chung Leung provides an original glimpse into a world of unique challenges and characters, a life isolated and submerged, and a duty defined by the juxtaposition of monotonous routine and unparalleled excitement.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e These personal accounts of life below the surface offer readers a front-row seat to close encounters with Soviet submarines and the naval blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis, as well as an intimate understanding of daily life onboard the vessels, the culture of military discipline, and the religious-like fervor exercised in honoring traditions big and small. By applying first-hand perspectives to a larger thematic overview, this book uses authentic narratives to deliver a lively and colorful picture of the Silent Service.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Set against the backdrop of sobering geo-political disputes and their own role as the nation's defenders against a seemingly ambiguous super-enemy, these veterans focus on their responsibilities and reflect on careers built on the simple axioms of pride and service. This invigorating and unalloyed account is an unprecedented addition to the existing literature on naval and military history.","brand":"The University of Alabama Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55318992159064,"sku":"9780817359577","price":28.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780817359577.jpg?v=1777974351","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/standing-watch-2","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}