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Big Red: Inside the Secret World of a Trident Nuclear Submarine

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Year 2004 Edition year
Pages 416 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Based on the metadata we have, Big Red: Inside the Secret World of a Trident Nuclear Submarine by Douglas C. Waller looks closest to a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Edition metadata currently lists 2004 • Harpercollins • 416 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.

Edition on file: 2004 • Harpercollins • 416 pages • ISBN 9780060932718.

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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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