Posted on Aug 8, 2018

In 1982, One Diesel Submarine Took on the Royal Navy (And Survived)

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Real submarine warfare has been, thankfully, extremely rare since World War II. The Falkland experience suggests that cheap diesel submarines could be very difficult to counter even when facing well-trained and well-equipped adversaries.

In 1982, One Diesel Submarine Took on the Royal Navy (And Survived)

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LTC Stephan Porter

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It would be interesting to see interviews with the naval commanders if both sides!

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LTC Stephan Porter

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Very cool article!

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MSgt Dale Johnson

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Thank you, very interesting.

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In 1982, One Diesel Submarine Took on the Royal Navy (And Survived)

In 1982, One Diesel Submarine Took on the Royal Navy (And Survived)

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