Sturgeon-Class Submarines: The Backbone of U.S. Cold War Naval Power

Summary and Key Points: During the Cold War, U.S. and Soviet submarines engaged in tense undersea duels. The U.S. Navy's Sturgeon-class submarines, an evolution from earlier designs, became workhorses in this conflict. Sturgeons were longer, had larger sails for improved intelligence gathering, and featured rotating fairwater planes for Arctic operations.

-They were also built to SUBSAFE standards, ensuring their safety and reliability.

-The USS Parche, a notable Sturgeon, played a crucial role in Operation Ivy Bells...