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The True Story of the Soviet Attack on the USS Scorpion

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Published in All Hands Down: The True Story Of The Soviet Attack On The USS Scorpion

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In 1968, the USS Scorpion, a nuclear-powered submarine, mysteriously sank in the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 99 crew members. The US Navy initially claimed that the Scorpion had been lost in an accident, but a new book reveals that the submarine was actually attacked by a Soviet submarine.

The book, "The True Story of the Soviet Attack on the USS Scorpion," is written by Ed Offley, a former US Navy intelligence officer. Offley spent years investigating the sinking of the Scorpion, and he uncovered evidence that the submarine was attacked by a Soviet submarine.

All Hands Down: The True Story of the Soviet Attack on the USS Scorpion

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Offley's evidence includes:

* The Scorpion was found with a large hole in its hull, which was consistent with the damage that would have been caused by a torpedo. * The Scorpion was found in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean, which was not a typical operating area for US submarines. * The Scorpion was found with its nuclear reactor shut down, which would have made it an easy target for a Soviet submarine.

Offley's book provides a compelling account of the sinking of the USS Scorpion. He argues that the US Navy covered up the truth about the attack because it did not want to escalate tensions with the Soviet Union.

The sinking of the USS Scorpion is a reminder of the dangers of the Cold War. It is also a reminder of the importance of the truth. The US Navy's cover-up of the attack on the Scorpion is a betrayal of the crew members who died that day.

About the Author

Ed Offley is a former US Navy intelligence officer. He spent years investigating the sinking of the USS Scorpion, and he uncovered evidence that the submarine was attacked by a Soviet submarine. Offley's book, "The True Story of the Soviet Attack on the USS Scorpion," is a compelling account of the sinking of the submarine.