Description

Admiral Sergey Gorshkov's master plan to challenge American naval supremacy unfolds in these newly declassified CIA intelligence assessments from the height of the Cold War. Volume 5 of this ten-part series reveals how the Soviet Navy transformed from a coastal defense force into a global threat capable of projecting power across every ocean. These previously classified documents expose Gorshkov's methodical campaign to break NATO's maritime dominance through advanced submarine warfare, surface fleet expansion, and strategic naval positioning from the Mediterranean to the Pacific. Intelligence analysts track Soviet naval exercises, base construction projects, and technological developments that fundamentally altered the balance of power at sea. The files document how Moscow coordinated naval operations with Warsaw Pact allies while systematically targeting Western shipping lanes and naval installations. CIA operatives report on secret Soviet naval facilities, advanced weapons systems, and the doctrinal shift toward offensive operations that caught Western intelligence off guard. From submarine-launched ballistic missiles to aircraft carrier development, these intelligence reports chronicle the most ambitious naval buildup in modern history. Discover how Gorshkov's vision nearly succeeded in turning the world's oceans into Soviet-controlled territory. Open these classified files and witness the hidden naval war that shaped our world.