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Duration: 0H 21min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY TOM CLANCY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

The Red October's Departure

Initial American and Soviet Reactions

The Discovery of the Silent Drive

Intelligence Gathering and Analysis

Operational Planning

The Hunt Begins

Deception and Maneuvering

Defection and Transfer

The Aftermath

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Hunt for Red October" by Tom Clancy is a thrilling Cold War novel that plunges readers into a high-stakes game of naval cat and mouse. The story centers on the defection of a technologically advanced Soviet submarine, the Red October, and the complex geopolitical intrigue that ensues. Captain Marko Ramius, disillusioned with his country's regime, plans to deliver his ship to the United States. Meanwhile, U.S. intelligence analysts race to understand Ramius’ intentions and secure the submarine, while Soviet forces desperately seek to prevent the defection. The book masterfully combines suspenseful action with detailed insights into submarine warfare and intelligence operations, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the personal costs of political conflict.

Release date

Audiobook: 31 January 2025