How One US Submarine Photographed Every Soviet Naval Base in 30 Days — And USSR Never Knew

Описание: Discover the shocking true story of how American submarines conducted over 200 covert penetrations of Soviet territorial waters during the Cold War – and the Soviets never detected a single one.
Between 1969 and 1981, US Navy submarines like the USS Halibut, USS Parche, and USS Gato executed the most daring intelligence operations in naval history. They photographed Soviet submarines under construction, mapped classified naval bases, recorded acoustic signatures of the entire Soviet fleet, and even tapped underwater communications cables in enemy waters.
Operation HOLYSTONE and Operation IVY BELLS represent the pinnacle of Cold War espionage – missions so audacious that Soviet admirals refused to believe they were possible. But the evidence was undeniable: American submarines were sitting on the ocean floor inside Soviet harbors while patrol boats searched overhead.
This documentary reveals how American engineering, courage, and tactical innovation defeated Soviet numerical superiority. By the time Moscow discovered the cable taps in 1981, the damage was irreversible. The Americans had studied every Soviet submarine, documented every weakness, and gained an intelligence advantage that would shape naval warfare for decades.
The Cold War wasn't won by the largest fleet. It was won by the boldest captains.
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