Forged In War - Naval Industrial Complex and Submarines (1940-1961)

Forged in War discusses the naval, industrial, and scientific network that designed and built American submarines from 1940 to 1961. The author, Dr. Gary E. Weir, argues that this triangular complex emerged from World War II. That conflict not only integrated the Navy and the submarine industry, but also promoted the involvement of many scientists who had the expert knowledge to develop submarine designs, systems, and instrumentation. The intimate professional relationships forged by global war, and the sense of purpose and urgency during the later Cold War, led to a period of remarkable innovation and productivity in the sixteen years after 1945. We hope that Dr. Weir's assessment of this major accomplishment will be of interest to the naval, industrial, and scientific personnel who are involved in developing today's submarines, and will contribute to the knowledge of all others concerned with the naval profession.

The book includes the following chapters related to nuclear submarines:

Chapter 7 Gunn's Idea 1946-1953

Chapter 8 - Underway on Nuclear Power 1953-1956

Chapter 9 - Nobska and the Nuclear Debate 1956-1961

Chapter 10 - Adapting to Missile Technology 1946-1958

Chapter 11 - Brickbat 01 - 1955-1960