Plunge into the little known realm of desperate courage, shocking tragedy and astonishing heroism as National Geographic goes in search of the truth behind some of history's major submarine disasters.

• Witness the stunning self-sacrifice of the Soviet nuclear submarine crew that inspired the movie K-19: The Widowmaker
• Discover the startling facts behind the sinking of the Russian sub Kursk.
• Go aboard the U.S.S. Squalus to relive the successful rescue of men from a downed sub - and explore the mystery of the Cold War loss of the U.S.S. Thresher.

With cutting-edge computer animation, gripping re-creations, and moving interviews with survivors and family members, it's a revealing glimpse into the awesome technology and unforgettable human drama of Lost Subs: Disaster at Sea.

• Approximately 60 minutes
• © 2003
• Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada
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