{"title":"Iain Ballantyne","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the riveting works of \u003cem\u003eIain Ballantyne\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned author celebrated for his meticulously researched and engaging narrative style. Specialising in history and military affairs, Ballantyne's books offer deep insights into naval warfare, shedding light on pivotal maritime events and the nuances of underwater conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed titles, \u003cem\u003eThe Deadly Trade\u003c\/em\u003e stands out, providing a gripping examination of submarine warfare, unearthing both the silent strategies and dramatic battles beneath the waves. Ballantyne's work is well-regarded for its accuracy and detail, making it an invaluable resource for enthusiasts of military history and those eager to understand the complex tapestries of warfare that have shaped the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history aficionado or new to military literature, Iain Ballantyne's books promise a compelling journey through the untold stories of naval conflicts and the strategic genius that defines them. Dive into his collection and witness history through the eyes of a master storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-deadly-trade-by-iain-ballantyne-9781409158523","title":"The Deadly Trade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Deadly Trade\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on an epic and enthralling voyage through submarine warfare, including how U-boats in two world wars tried to achieve victory, first for the Kaiser and then 20 years later for Adolf Hitler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt tells the story of how such tiny craft took on mighty battleships, including U-boats sinking HMS \u003cem\u003eRoyal Oak\u003c\/em\u003e and HMS \u003cem\u003eBarham\u003c\/em\u003e in WW2, along with the incredible exploits of British submariners in the Dardanelles and Baltic during WW1. The action-packed narrative includes bitterly contested Atlantic convoy fights of WW2 and submarines in the clash of battle fleets at Midway. Iain Ballantyne also reveals how the US Navy submarine service brought the Japanese empire to its knees in 1945, even before the atomic bombs were dropped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Deadly Trade\u003c\/em\u003e tells the amazing stories of not only pioneers such as Drebbel, Fulton and Holland, but also of legendary submarine captains, including Max Horton and Otto Weddigen in WW1. During WW2 we sail to war with Otto Kretschmer, Gunther Prien, Fritz-Julius Lemp, Malcolm Wanklyn, Dudley Morton, Richard O'Kane and Sam Dealey. We get involved in the famous fights of Britain's ace submarine-killing escort group leaders Frederic 'Johnny' Walker, Donald Macintyre and Peter Gretton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a dive into unconventional submarine warfare, including Japanese midget subs in the notorious Pearl Harbor raid plus British X-craft against the Tirpitz in Arctic waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIain Ballantyne plunges readers into famous Enigma machine captures that played a key role in deciding the outcome of WW2. He explains what the Nazis were up to at the end of WW2, pursuing Total Underwater Warfare, partly via the revolutionary Type XXI U-boat. Ballantyne reveals the incredible story of a proposed cruise missile attack on New York and considers the likelihood (or otherwise) of Hitler escaping to South America in a U-boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Deadly Trade\u003c\/em\u003e takes us into the post-WW2 face-off between the Soviets and NATO, the sinking of the Indian frigate INS \u003cem\u003eKhukri\u003c\/em\u003e by Pakistan's PNS \u003cem\u003eHangor\u003c\/em\u003e and attack on the Argentine cruiser ARA \u003cem\u003eBelgrano\u003c\/em\u003e by HMS \u003cem\u003eConqueror\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eThe Deadly Trade\u003c\/em\u003e concludes with today's growing submarine arms race and Putin's 'missile boat diplomacy' along with the use of cruise missiles by the British and Americans to try and decapitate rogue regimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Deadly Trade\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect companion to \u003cem\u003eHunter Killers\u003c\/em\u003e, Iain Ballantyne's real-life Cold War submarine thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850019918060,"sku":"9781409158523","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19695923482689.jpg?v=1759075885"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/iain-ballantyne.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}