Event: CNA to Host Book Discussion – Feb. 7

Norman Polmar and Tom Wildenberg will present key findings from their book Ship Killer: A History of the American Torpedo, and lead a discussion on those findings, in the CNA’s Headquarters on Monday, 7 February from 10:00 a.m.-noon.

Described as “a definitive work on the development and use of the torpedo by the U.S. Navy,” the book provides an overview of early undersea weapons, then focuses on American torpedo development for use from submarines, surface warships, and small combatants, and aircraft., and concludes with descriptions and analyses of the development and intended uses of all USN Cold War and post-Cold War torpedoes, especially “the ultimate torpedo” – the Mark 48.

Tom Wildenberg, a historian specializing in the development of naval aviation and logistics at sea, has authored several books on naval history and is the co-author of "Howard Hughes: An Airman, His Aircraft, and His Great Flight."

Norman Polmar, a defense analyst and author specializing in naval, aviation and intelligence subjects, has written or co-authored more than forty books, including eight editions of "Ships and Aircraft of the US Fleet."

For more information, or to register to attend the discussion, contact Loretta Ebner by January 31.