Scorpion Down delves into the mysterious 1968 sinking of the USS Scorpion, a tragedy long labeled an accident. Decades of uncertainty shrouded the fate of the submarine and its crew until investigative research uncovered a startling truth.
Military reporter Ed Offley reveals how Soviet forces launched a secret torpedo attack and how high-level Pentagon decisions framed the subsequent five-month search as an accident. Through interviews with Navy insiders, analysis of declassified documents and fresh firsthand accounts, Offley exposes a government cover-up aimed at preventing Cold War escalation.
Combining meticulous research with compelling narrative, this account sheds light on underwater warfare, Cold War strategy and the personal struggles of the crew’s families. It offers readers a gripping look at the intersection of military secrecy and international tension.
- Declassified naval intelligence and top-secret memoranda
- Eyewitness testimonies from former Navy officials
- Detailed reconstruction of the submarine’s final mission
