The Taking of K-129: How the CIA Used Howard Hughes to Steal a Russian Sub in the Most Daring Covert Operation in History
by Josh Dean
In the depths of the Cold War, the CIA orchestrated a secret operation to salvage the Soviet submarine K-129 from the Pacific Ocean. Enlisting Howard Hughes to front the mission, they executed one of the most ingenious covert operations ever, blending technology, deception, and international intrigue in a high-seas heist that reshaped espionage history.
About This Book
The Taking of K-129 chronicles the CIA's ambitious effort to retrieve a lost Russian submarine from the ocean floor during the Cold War era.
Central to the operation was billionaire Howard Hughes, whose involvement provided the perfect facade for the high-stakes endeavor.
The book details the intricate planning and execution of this unprecedented covert mission, highlighting the risks and innovations involved.
Through meticulous research, it uncovers the geopolitical tensions that drove such a bold undertaking.
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