{"product_id":"oceans-ventured-9780393254259","title":"Oceans Ventured","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thrilling story of the Cold War, told by a former navy secretary on the basis of recently declassified documents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In the 1992 film \"A Few Good Men,\" a furious Col. Nathan R. Jessep exclaimed to his courtroom tormentors - Navy Officers - words that are actually true regarding almost all civilians in this age of complex professional military establishments configured for myriad and rapidly evolving threats: \"You have no idea how to defend a nation.\" Lehman's book is a rare window into that world, and a validation of the axiom that if you want peace, prepare for war. \" -- George F. Will - The Washington Post\u003cbr\u003e\"Based upon meticulous research and newly declassified documents, Lehman’s fresh account has the grip of a well-crafted adventure novel. His perspective is uniquely authoritative: he was a key architect of American strategy, a crucial figure in its execution, and an active participant as a qualified naval aviator. A must-read.\" -- Senator John McCain\u003cbr\u003e\"Lehman's words are essential to understanding the Navy's role and performance during the Cold War and its contribution to the downfall of the Soviet Union.\" -- Seapower Magazine","brand":"WW Norton \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49401983730007,"sku":"9780393254259","price":20.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780393254259.jpg?v=1730479043","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/oceans-ventured-9780393254259","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}