Red Storm Rising: Chapter 20 The Dance Of The Vampires (FINAL CUT)

[@grabbymcpoosey614]

This is nightmare fuel for an electronic warfare operator.

[@FNHaole]

The FBI questioned Tom Clancy regarding his technical knowledge he shared following “The Hunt For Red October”’s printing. Clancy provided open sources for all data. Remember: that was published before widespread public Internet. The man was an aggressive thinker, tenacious, learner, and a master storyteller. His works are peerless.

[@JChang0114]

Pretty impressive for an insurance salesman.

[@garybrindle6715]

Was on the reading list for Nimrod recon aircrew because it contained such useful info.

[@Yogasefski]

He was also questioned again after he showed a friend the chapter involving the F-19 Stealth Fighter. There’s a video on KZbin explaining how he got the information and his friend’s response.

[@Valorius]

He learned it playing Harpoon with Larry Bond, the creator of the game.

[@bobdadnaila7708]

Almost everything technical he disclosed in THFRO could be found in Jane's Encyclopedia if you knew how to use a public library.

[@moistmike4150]

Tom Clancy was a brilliant writer. As a kid in the '80s, I'd never experienced more tension reading a book than I had with his novels. Fantastically gripping stuff even to this day.

[@solofilmproduction]

I'd love to know what he would have thought about are current situation... covid, Ukraine, the whole Arab spring... I bet he'd have an interesting view.

[@knishiyama]

@@solofilmproduction exactly what I was saying to some of my friends.

[@davidmondello6504]

My favorite Tom Clancy novel!

[@edmundoberensztajn2395]

Sorry for my poor english .. anyone else experience a deja vu few days ago with that shooting in that school in Rusia with those kids killed…i was expecting the identification of the shooter . Maskirovska?

[@shaynealander9528]

I feel you I was born on December 31st 1999 I got in just in time

[@mako2350]

This book had me join the Navy and be a naval Aviator, tracking Soviet Submarines. I loved it!!!

[@ryanbarrows2592]

Ha. The Hunt For Red October had me joining the Navy as A sonar technician, submarine (STS).

[@mako2350]

@@ryanbarrows2592 I was and Airborne sonar guy in P3-C's. I loved that game of the same name from Microprose. I think that game prepped me for reading grams and I graduated #1 in my "A"-school.

[@_lPepperl_]

@@mako2350 I love that game, im a Non-Acoustic on P-8As

[@mako2350]

@@_lPepperl_ Nice, as I played that game for close to a yr I was pretty sold on acoustic. I am VERY envious that you are flying in P8's I would give my left nutt to be a P8 crewman... You guys are flying Cadillac's compared to what we flew in. are you east coast or west? Does VP-30 have P8's to train you guys up for the fleet if you are east coast like I was?

[@mako2350]

@@_lPepperl_ I was in VP-45 NAS JAX fyi...

[@dougmoodie8713]

Have always hoped Red Storm would be turned into a TV series, I think a 10 part by HBO would be brilliant. Until then these videos will have to do. Bravo 👏

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

Just as long as they don’t make it woke

[@Rysander1]

It will never live up. Cheap CGI and the attempt to appeal to a large audience will kill what makes it special.

[@rolandmiller5456]

@@DeltaAssaultGaming what the hell you mean woke you son of a b****. You do realize we have an integrated Navy and military now don't you. Or you one of those guys who likes to go back to the good old days when the brothers and the women knew their place

[@fedster187]

look what they did to the sum of all fears it was so far off the book it was waste of a few hours Thfro probably the closest of all the movies to the book

[@dougmoodie8713]

@@fedster187 agreed, awful film. Thought Patriot game was the best and closest personally followed by Red October

[@a1kid]

I remember when a buddy's brother first turned me on to Tom Clancy. It was Red Storm Rising. I started reading one afternoon. I literally couldn't put it down, reading continuously through the night until I finished the book the next morning, reading the entire thing in one sitting. I was hooked after that.

[@southerncross86]

Same here, same with Frederick Forsythe's books

[@racheljennings1688]

Great time to read

[@josephbrandon549]

My first Clancy book was Executive Orders. That was a BIG book. I was hooked. I immediately followed it up by Hunt for Red October and went down the line. Amazing series. Unfortunately the Jack Ryan series on Amazon really dropped the ball, though I do love Krazinski.

[@fastestdino2]

This had to have taken countless hours to make. The loving detail of making sure every aircraft is correct, formation realistic. It really is like an art piece.

[@southerncross86]

It is modern art, for real

[@robertponder9184]

A true artist !

[@hotfightinghistory9224]

Ok who do I send money to as a thank you for making this? You've literally brought HUNDREDS of hours of my childhood imagination, laying on my bedroom floor, to life. I was TERRIFIED of nuclear war as a child, to the point where my parents almost got me counseling. My father gave me the book Red Storm Rising when I was 12, because he knew that to understand something, is to fear it far less. I replayed all the events in my head in stunning detail as if they were on a big movie screen. This video just gives me goosebumps non-stop.

[@BobChanel]

Ha no money required I just do these for fun when I get time.

[@racheljennings1688]

The coordination to get everyone involved it was breathtaking

[@inscrutianaII]

Similar. This and Ralph Peters put to rest most of those fears well enough to have real pity for the second stringers who actually stepped up to put all of that training to use.

[@paulwilson4747]

Perhaps RED STORM RISING scared you as much as the movie FAIL SAFE did when I was 12 years old!

[@MM22966]

The shark-like black profiles of the Backfires against the lightening sky...chilling.

[@ZADCAR1]

Awesome video. Thanks for your kindness of sharing this very entertaining video. I want more, but understand. From Trinidad and Tobago with Love. I hope the publishers and you could come together and give us more.

[@ohiodungbeetle]

To the publishers, including the audio book publisher - I purchased this book in paper and audio format on the strength of this episode. I've read this a dozen times and given copies to several teenagers wanting to experience cold war fiction. Let this be - what a shockingly, chillingly, intro to some of the greatest war fiction That Could Have Been, ever.

[@timschiltz-sw1mm]

I have 3 copies of this book. The first 2 were worn out

[@MinnesotaGuy822]

@ohiodungbeetle Good on you for helping to inform the minds of the next generations. Our new generations are largely ignorant of how the historical events of the last century have shaped the world we live in and the trajectories it's following. Standout influences were the struggles between peoples in World War I (which ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty; many military and diplomatic experts predicted the fighting would resume in 15-20 years, which actually happened), World War II, and the nearly half-century of subsequent Cold War, led by the communist Russia regime and to a lesser extent the Chinese communist regime, an organized, intentional effort to take over the world. The Cold War was a real war, with many fatalities and much suffering caused by the simple motivations of national leaders to rule everyone. Freedom is not free; you can count on psychopaths, sociopaths and aggressive power people and greedy people to come for you to satisfy their inner motivations. Or, as has been said, "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." And, I'd, add, a realistic understanding of the uglier parts of human nature and the mental, emotional, physical, technological and economic preparation to deter and, if necessary, defeat the aggressors, deceivers and exploiters who will certainly be coming for you. Predators target the low-hanging, high-reward-for-effort people first, the weak, the vulnerable, the young, the small, the corrupt. IMO, right-wing would-be fascists are trying to take over the west and Russia has been running subversion campaigns against western nations for the last twenty years. The Chinese regime has also been at work to build their own empire, too. . A new phase of the Cold War, roughly speaking, began in earnest twenty years ago and has continued to the present.

[@martinmiller1087]

I read the book in McGrath, AK in Fall 1986, while on assignment at an Alaska State Forestry helibase, supporting a large wildfire suppression effort nearby. It's a page turner. I didn't get much sleep on that fire assignment. ... It was my first Clancy novel, but certainly not my last.

[@bash060656]

"Red Storm Rising" was once of the best books I've ever read.

[@HAmatelot]

Best of Clancy's, yes !

[@bash060656]

@@HAmatelot Well I do like some of Harold Coyle's book too.

[@norbertblackrain2379]

I read this over 30 years ago the 1st time and it brings still shivers.

[@browncoat516]

But did you play the game on Commodore 64?

[@westcoaststacker569]

@@browncoat516 Damn I have a commodore 64, never got rid of it, but didn't read Clancy till the movie version of The Hunt for Red October, I read the book before watching it and then had to chase down the rest. Heinlein and Clancy my two favorite authors.

[@paulwilson4747]

Perhaps as bad General Sir John Hackett's book THE THIRD WORLD WAR did when I was in USAF Officer Training School.

[@alanholck7995]

Retired US Military here - Thank you for doing this. Nostalgia for the good old days....

[@Crow7878]

I was worried these videos were going to be gone from the internet. I am happy to see them return.

[@Sanderford]

Likewise. I love these.

[@MM22966]

Same here.

[@larebel2433]

As am I...such a great book and it's nice to see it played out on screen!!!

[@stevep2380]

Red storm rising is close to being a reality in Ukraine.

[@foobar88]

Who originally made this video?

[@wheelcha1rman2]

I reread this book at least once a year. It deserves a HBO series.

[@Jaxymann]

More than anything, my greatest wish would be for Red Storm Rising to be adapted into a miniseries with the budget fitting a story about World War III and all the dozens of characters & their stories.

[@timschiltz-sw1mm]

It does deserve a series but i found that after TLOR was released on film I haven't read the books again. There is always something more with the book in your hand.

[@andrevenger]

"Admiral, we've been had." Of all the things you may not wanna hear on a ship's CIC, this is right at the top of the list.

[@pureturbonium]

This is amazing, Red Storm Rising remains my favorite book. Every 2-3 years, I brush off my worn copy and take it for a re-read. I’ve imagined these scenarios so many times, really awesome to see them brought to life! ❤❤

[@turkfiles]

Me too. As a matter of fact I am in the middle of rereading it right now.

[@beaso63]

@@turkfiles History repeats. Also try The Third World War by General Hackett. Written shortly after he retired, and at the height of the Cold War.

[@turkfiles]

@@beaso63 thank you. Will procure a copy of General Hackett’s book.

[@stuartannetts300]

Not just me then ? Read it 5/6 times and now I feel I will have to again. The wife rolls her eyes, shakes her head and calls me weird 🤷 she's not wrong.

[@tomaskling2429]

Cool, same here. Often once a year or every two years since I first read the book, I also come back. It has its flaws, but as a war-techno-thriller its unbeatable. I wish they would make a long series about all the events in the book, a really long and nerdy series.

[@sohrabroozbahani4700]

The original narration was good to begin with, but the added value is priceless, the music choice, the sound effect and the edit are nothing less than breathtaking, it is a war movie without the nuisance of the actors, fast paced, intense industrial modern combat... amazing work 💯❤👌👍

[@DougguoD]

And I was going to complain (yeah, I know, free) about the white noise 😄

[@josephukpong2287]

Yes 👍 ! GREAT JOB. the sound effects were awesome! The ominous doom ending music was perfect

[@nunessilva2162]

Just awesome isn't it ?? Clancy's writing The original narration makes you stand up in attention And the simulation and special effects, the score... 10hut!

[@tsmartin]

Maybe it's just me but I find the background "music" drowns out the narration in places.

[@sohrabroozbahani4700]

@@tsmartin oh it's completely alright, preference is a subjective matter, each one of us has a different taught process with different pacing, so it is not impossible that one finds a presentation to his liking while another can finds it a bit too much this or that...

[@klacklery]

I discovered Tom Clancy as a 4th grader when I read Rainbow Six. I've read every book in the Jack Ryan universe up until his death. But Red Storm Rising was one that I have always enjoyed reading. This was absolutely incredible. This book needs to be turned into a full series.

[@beaso63]

Try reading Tom Clancys earlier books, Red Storm Rising etc. At that time we in the west were facing down a possible all out nuclear war - history repeats....Glad you enjoyed the books.

[@chris51lee]

Yeah fourth grade is about right.

[@soccerguy2433]

Me too!

[@senorpepper3405]

That's a tough read for a 9 year old. I think I was 17 or so when I read it.

[@Oxide_does_his_best]

Incredible work. Tom Clancy played a huge part into making me a pilot today.

[@uncreativename826]

Oh hey Oxide

[@lufasumafalu5069]

pilot in video game ?

[@Renaissance_Kamikaze]

​@@lufasumafalu5069 nah Apache US Army

[@odyshopody9387]

I was in the Navy in the 80's when Red Storm rising and Hunt for Red October came out. Loved reading both of them while we were deployed, although Red Storm Rising was my favorite and up to that time the biggest book I'd ever read cover to cover! I think it was over 600 pages if I remember, that's a lot for a 20 year old sailor. Thanks for creating this video, really brought back memories of the book.

[@dannyb7371]

My favourite book, read it like five times.... Really would make an action packed tv series, even if it is based in the mid 80's.

[@TheMDHoover]

Especially if it was based in the mid '80s.

[@flyingtower]

Red Storm Rising should have been made instead of The Sum of All Fears.

[@ji3194]

Same here I have re-read it more then a dozen times since I first read it in the mid 90s.

[@summitap1]

This inspired me to reread the book. Listening to the audio book, at this chapter I stopped and switched to the video... Amazing. Now I have to go back to just the audio book.... Make more please!

[@Redgolf2]

I’m re reading it for the 26th time! 😳

[@FPG25-b3y]

Brillant ! I would like so much see actual French F8 Crusaders in the video.

[@VikingTarzan]

What an absolute masterpiece of cinema and writing. Incredible story with amazing visuals and appropriately timed intense music

[@BobChanel]

Thank you.

[@tommyboles6561]

I remember back in the 90s when I first read "The sum of all fears" that as I lay in bed reading a certain part ( I won't spoil it for anyone who have not read it ) I could feel my heart beating hard in my chest . Tom Clancy's story telling was so good , I couldn't stop reading. It was like I was there . RIP Mr. Clancy.

[@williamlilleston1595]

Red Storm Rising is one of my top 5 book reads. I served in the US Navy from 74 to 84 as an OS on CG's / DDG's / ADM staff and Flt Tra Gru. Of course reading the book I could, as every one else, visualize the events as told in the book. However, the computer simulations given here really take me back to my sailing days ! GOD I loved the F14 Tomcat !!! I hope the entire book is done this way. What a way to spend a weekend if it happened !

[@michaeld3392]

I legit bought this audiobook directly as a result of you making this video. I had been wanting to get it for awhile and this sealed the deal.

[@Mugdorna]

I have an Audible membership but it doesn’t have a full audiobook of RSS

[@minimurder2832]

@@Mugdorna It does though? I have listened to the full version on there.

[@Mugdorna]

@@minimurder2832 Im on the UK version so that might be an issue. There is one option but its only 2 hour 10 mins long.

[@parcelmonious]

@@Mugdorna After watching the previous videos here I then found half of the audio book on KZbin and then borrowed the entire audio book from my local library online for free.

[@Milaisacat]

@@Mugdorna I have the full unabridged Audible version of Red Storm Rising. 31h 10 minutes, narrated by Michael Prichard (the narrator from this video). Perhaps double-check to see of it is available in your region? This video is fantastic. Definitely the definitive video version of Dance of the Vampires (and extraordinarily close to what I always imagined in my head).

[@trick37mp47]

I read Red Storm Rising several times, and I even mapped out the battles on maps when I first read the book. Love every bit of it.

[@racheljennings1688]

Cool idea! Still got your maps?

[@ninepooldays]

I was soooo worried this was gone forever! I watched it like 3 times in 2 days and was so bummed when it disappeared. Thank you! Keep up the good work!

[@SolarWebsite]

I read the book for the first time around 1995 I think, and in the 25+ years since then I've reread it more than ten times. After the first read, I remember my first thought being "THEY SHOULD MAKE A MOVIE OF THIS BOOK!!". But of course, the story is too complex to fit in a 110-120 minute movie, and I realised that later. These videos are, I think, the closest to a movie we'll ever see, and they're for a limited audience only, of course. For me, as a huge fan of the book, they really bring the story to life. Thank you for the large amount of work making these video must be.

[@outlet6989]

They did, kind of. The movie was "The Sum of all Fears."

[@karlkobler218]

@@outlet6989 I believe that was based on the book titled "The Sum of all Fears"

[@jonathanstrong4812]

I THINK SO TOO!

[@antred11]

Maybe some day HBO can do a proper miniseries. That ought to be a more suitable format than a movie.

[@Crane137]

Read this book years ago and loved its authentic descriptions of modern combat¬ this video does a beautiful job of putting the story visually! Congratulations to the creators.

[@WeissVogel]

I had a copy back in 1998 and now I can’t even remember where I placed it. I may have lent it to a friend and never got it back.

[@ebenroeper3898]

This portion of the book hits me in the feels. I worked 12-16 hour days on the mighty IKE during the Gulf War. My berthing would have been toast. This is one of my favorite books.

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Astounding! I read that book so many times in 1989 I can follow along with the narrator! To see it brought to life is amazing!

[@edmundoberensztajn2395]

Same here

[@andrewgagner2927]

Cold War era kid who grew up devouring Clancy, Bond, Coyle, etc books as soon as they were available at the local book store... this is amazing stuff. Thank you. (edit: A Team Yankee or Red Phoenix treatment would be awesome)

[@Macquarrie1999]

This is a masterpiece

[@GM-fh5jp]

Red Storm Rising, Cauldron and Flight of the Old Dog are probably the best of the techno thrillers from that era....with of course, the granddaddy of them all, Red October. What a brilliant idea to do the re-enactment with DCS. Awesome video and spine tingling narration. A+ content.

[@Darren4352]

Let's not forget Red Phoenix or Team Yankee now! 😉

[@WeissVogel]

Cauldron was fun to read. Can you imagine a DCS version of the North Sea ambush and that French attempt at a nuclear strike?

[@GM-fh5jp]

@@WeissVogel Yep that would be great. The storyline of Cauldron was awesome...one of my favorites.

[@1olddirtroad]

This is truly the way to tell a story. Nothing I've ever seen comes close to the job you did on this. Bravo 👏

[@joeysawdust]

Such a well-done video! Thank you! Red Storm Rising was the first book that I planned my day around when it was published way back (I was in grad school and I should have been reading chemistry instead). I've since read it twice more with many years between readings to allow me to "forget" certain details. It still sits on my shelf, just an arm's length away. My red-jacketed friend! Clancy and Bond books were outstanding!

[@danclancy5319]

Fantastic....don't stop!!!! I've been reading this book on and off since the early 90's, great to finally "see" it!

[@AlanCheak]

Surprised not every one of his novels haven’t been made into movies. Loved the Hunt, Red Storm rising, and Cardinal of the Kremlin.

[@lucagriglio8253]

This is simply amazing! "Dance of vampires" is one of my favourite chapters of RSR!

[@Jaxymann]

Red Storm Rising is a masterpiece from cover to cover, but this chapter in particular takes the cake. Every time I get to 'The Dance of the Vampires', I'm filled with pulse-pounding tension despite having read the book countless times and knowing how the story goes. It's just *that good.* The moment when the Americans realize they've been duped and the real attack is coming right for them with is such a gut punch.

[@arrowsrc5947]

In about 88 I happened to e at a dinner with the head of Norways Sub fleet. 5 ships or so playing tag with the Soviets. Turned out we were both playing Red storm Rising on our PCs in our downtime. He said it was realistic enough for him to enjoy. We hd a good laugh. .

[@4rnnr_as]

Incredible work! It was riveting to hear Clancy's narrative while seeing it play out in DCS. Please do more.

[@CT-Kix-lh5mu]

I watched all the videos while going through the audiobook chapter by chapter, and it just made my experience 100x better - visualizing all of it. I just finished the final chapter today and I'm tempted to just reread the book immediately. I can't wait to get into Red October and every other Tom Clancy book

[@jims5338]

Over 30 years since I first became absorbed in Red Storm Rising- magnificent work bringing it to life like this! I think Tom Clancy himself would be impressed.

[@itsmerker]

This video is incredible, and the original series of them inspired me to buy the audiobook. Just as good as my nostalgia remembered. Thank you giving it an incredible soundtrack and visual

[@thomasscaife6867]

This is an amazing video. I felt my gut drop when I realized the targets the Tomcats were going after were decoys. Again, amazing visuals! I’m set on getting the audiobook now.

[@METT-TC]

I think I read rsr in one sitting when I was like 13-14. You'll have fun if you've never read it before

[@MongooseTacticool]

@@METT-TC My dad started reading it to me when I was 8 (1988). I read some to my class soon after. Got some looks off my teacher.

[@ProDiscoDJ]

Your project is FANTASTIC!!! I have always hoped Red Storm would be made into a series as it is way too complex for a movie. I truly hope your project inspires a production company to finally see Clancy’s ultimate yarn into life. Thank you for what you are doing!!!

[@tonyaughney8945]

Fantastic to listen to. One of the two best chapters of the book. The other being the 11th Armored Cavalry's defence against the Soviet Tank Regiment.

[@neilo316]

I really like the adventures of the USS Chicago and its run back from its strike to the ice cap...along with USS Boston and IIRC USS Pittsburg (?)....those chapters are great! As is anything in Iceland.

[@tonyaughney8945]

@@neilo316 I actually found the Iceland story dragged.

[@jonathanplatt2603]

I first picked up this book during a layover in Denver Airport on August 16, 1987 as Chicago was flooded by a foot of rain over 4 days. I could not put the book down! It has been a favorite read for thirty-five years! Well done on the graphics with the audiobook!

[@Pylon5Productions]

Just finished reading Red Storm Rising two days ago. I bought my copy when I watched this video the first time it was uploaded. After reading the chapter, I was disappointed the video was gone, but I’m very happy to see its back! These are fantastic, I hope you keep them going. Thanks for selling me on a great read!

[@Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P]

As an Operations Specialist (OS) onboard FFGs, for 20+ years...... I can say that you produced this post with GREAT Accuracy!!! I can see this being plotted on plexiglass boards of the 80s with electronic monitors onboard AGEIS cruisers, and seeing zones of engagements by both sides. And the FAST PACE of the attack of various ruSSian bombers from various sides of the SAG (Surface Action Group). Unfortunately, I saw an FFG taking at Least four (4) hits...............that would have been it for me.

[@jonathanstrong4812]

A-BOOM I SAY!

[@05chrisf]

I can't stop watching your videos... they are awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@andrewb325]

I read this book several years ago while in OSUT, airborne school, and RASP at Fort Benning. It really gave a good picture of what war with the Soviet Union would have looked like. These videos really bring it to life.

[@Chaos8282]

Having listened to this a dozen times and read it another dozen, I'm most happy with how well the audiobook itself cleaned up. It sounds so clean not on my old phone.

[@outlet6989]

The captain of that carrier must have said, "Why's everybody always picking on me?"

[@merigoalex]

Have been a fan of Tom Clancy novels, have all of them in paperback and never have I been so attentive to his real description of battle stations and ongoing situations, wow, a great read and so true to what could happen in case of war, God forbid, but yes fantastically gripping stuff.

[@sfperalta]

Red Storm Rising is my favorite Clancy book, even over Red October. I've listened to audio book versions, but this is the first time I've listened to an audio reading synchronized with computer simulated battle action. I must say it's an immersive experience. Quite enjoyable and gripping. My only (minor) complaint/feedback is that the sound effects and music come very close to drowning out the narration. Thanks for the video!

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Excellent dramatization, I really felt the urgent human stakes through all the technology.

[@Loki1701e]

As a long time lover of tom clancys writings I thank you for bringing this book to life in a video. Ive always wanted this but i never thought it wouldve been possible.

[@MarcoFelix731]

I`m a big fan of Clancy and I have read this book several times; OMG this video is AMAZING, the voiceover, the images, the music, all SPETACULAR!

[@moshunit96]

I remember as a kid being glued to this book at 4am unable to stop reading.

[@endrelunde]

Reading Clancy as a teenager got me hooked on military technology, to the point where it made me pursue a career in the field - starting out as an analyst at Jane’s, then working military procurement in government, then defense industry, and now advising leaders in military procurement. All started decades ago with Clancy!

[@buildraceparty]

This is so good! I was skeptical at first, then watched the whole thing. Now I want the whole book like this!

[@nunyurbyznes7611]

Brings a whole new dimension to audible books narration! Way enjoyable ! I wonder if Clancy envisioned the amount of corruption in the Russian military of today and if that would have changed his writings!

[@epl803]

This is my favourite book and this chapter was gripping to read. Even though I can essentially quote each line read, I am hooked watching this play out on DCS and it looks phenominal; thank you so much for this!

[@decimated550]

22:28 designate raid 1. That's one of the most powerful sentences in the entire book. Imagine what it looked like on the radar operator. Scopes as the Soviet missile attack that they have studied in planned for is actually happening

[@stevefowler2112]

Tom got a number of technical details wrong here: I am a retired Ph.D. Computer/Aerospace Engineer with two different large American defense contractor Missile Systems companies that worked on both the AIM (54, above block 3) and the Aegis System. I also worked pretty closely with the Naval Warfare College in reviewing their doctrine for these weapons platforms in this environment of sailing multiple carrier groups into the north Atlantic/Baltic Sea to take on the USSR on its northern flank during a western European ground war. I love the Clancy novels, with Red Storm being my favorite, but there is no way the F-14's would launch their battle winning AIM 54's at radar signatures that early in a real fleet attack scenario. It was always assumed that the first airborne attacks by the Russians would be decoys and the AIM's needed to insure they had real backfire bomber targets before unleashing a major strike and using up all their 54's. Also, in all of our assumed full contact simulations against back fire's and the KH-22 and real-world tests we had the AEGIS kill ratio, when in auto mode at >85%....60% is unrealistically low. The biggest technical oops in this Clancy battle dialogue is in stating the Tu-22's (Backfire Bomber) anti ship missiles (KH-22) had radar homing capabilities. It did not until the 23 derivative which wasn't field until earlier in this century. The KH-22 was principally gyroscopically navigated and not terribly accurate against moving targets (the KH22 was nuclear warhead capable so accuracy wasn't terribly important in that case, but with its shaped charge conventional warhead it needed a direct hit to do significant damage.

[@BobChanel]

All things considered he was working with Larry Bond and some of there technical data was from a board game. I believe he talked about keeping his information declassified from a publishers standpoint in a couple of interviews. In my opinion Clancy from what I can extrapolate from a number of parts from this book was trying to convey a few lessons we might want to expect come time for a big war. There will be complacency, there will be ignorance, there will be casualties and expect the unexpected. Fudging the technical aspect of a lot of it I from a fictional writers perspective is a forgivable sin.

[@BobChanel]

And by no way means Steve am I bashing you. That is actually pretty fascinating information and thank you for chiming in!

[@JoeHynes284]

after serving 8 years in the navy i have to agree with you completely, but if not for this chapter, and the ridiculous Iceland campaign, there would be no story...the chapter also assumes that the other cruisers/destroyers were practically useless...

[@JoeHynes284]

i think i would also add, that based on American and Israeli experiences in the 70s against soviet equipment with jamming that the chances of more then a few missiles finding their targets would have been remote...

[@trickm0nkey]

I think it's important to note that this chapter was about letting the audience know that the Russians did not have a monopoly on arrogance. It sounds like the possibility that this was a trap was something that was already known, but the admiral was so fixated and the superiority of his Tomcats, his fleet, and his weapons that he just went right in for a quick victory before he finished his coffee.

[@99bimmer]

By far my favorite book of all time, just a hair above Without Remorse

[@TheMDHoover]

Can't thank you enough for this. Beautifully done.

[@jessebrame]

Excellent work! I really enjoyed this. I read this book before I joined the Navy. Loved seeing it come to life like this!! Please make more!

[@turkfiles]

My hat’s-off to you for producing these videos. You have made a wish that has been percolating through my mind for over 30 years come true: an RSR film series! I have read the book so many times that I’ve lost count… I feel like I’ve known the characters for decades!

[@jimstinson565]

Was the animated book ever completed? I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book while on WestPac in the '80's. His depiction of life aboard submarines was spot on.

[@avrilbannatyne7409]

Absolutely riveting, tremendous work. This chapter would work as a stand alone movie.

[@spyder2289]

So glad to see this back. Absolutely incredible!

[@ScottSmith-me4nt]

Loved it! As for sound, 20 years in the back of 130s, 141s, C-5s and 53s, kinda stirred some memories. Great job, hope to see more!

[@LongTran-em6hc]

C-141? I thought they were retired after 'Nam?

[@mamarussellthepie3995]

@@LongTran-em6hc After one of the Gulf wars I think?

[@brandanbrauch9992]

Read tons of Clancy work as a kid, really enjoy seeing it brought to life with DCS! Keep it up.

[@studio-mq4zp]

This gave me chills! I read all his books decades ago…put the rest up please!

[@earlyprimate]

One of the 2 best chapters in the book. IMHO only bested by Chapter 17 The Frisbee's of Dreamland. It would have been cool to see the Air Force ferry flight intercept of the Badgers. Cannot say how many times I read my Hardbound over the years. Now have on Audible to listen to where ever I am waiting...

[@stuartannetts300]

I wouldn't argue with that. Two sentences stood out for me when I first read it. "The first major battle of modern carriers and missile-armed bombers had been won and lost . Both sides knew which was which" might have to read it again now .

[@salsanista]

Excellent video ! .. the first major battle of supercarriers and supersonic bombers armed with vessel hunting missiles had been won and lost .. planning pays off and react as your enemy intends .. doesn´t .. Alfeld held and that was the end

[@ryanblacksmith8562]

I’m reading the book right now and was just thinking how I wished someone would animate these scenes. This is awesome

[@mccutcheogeoff]

Gives me chills thinking what it would be like deployed on an aircraft carrier like that. You ship goes to general quarters (battle stations) in the middle of the ocean unexpectedly. The all the aircraft are being launched off the carrier to help defend (and to help prevent fires if the missiles get to you) Sudden unexpected hard turns. Watching your missile escort ship dump it's entire battery of air defense missiles. The rest of the less capable ships start doing the same a few moments later. Feeling the ship vibrate as the anti missile chain guns start shooting in a last ditch attempt to shoot down as many as possible. That would be the moment you knew that your side just lost. Only mere moments before a supersonic missile detonated inside you ship.

[@natbacli14]

Wonderful content! I hope you could depict the tank action with Mackall and Alekseyev's breakthrough as well. More power to you!

[@thephantomflanflinger1108]

I have read this book over and over since I first saw it in the 1980's.lost track of how many times. This video has just added better video to the cinema in my mind. Bloody good show!

[@WTFBODY]

I have always said that this would be a fantastic movie. Good job with this bit!!

[@Mr79dream]

28:15 nice touch with the Flags waving to the beat of the music.

[@bradleyoralackthereof5409]

This was amazing! I absolutely love Red Storm Rising and I cannot wait for more! I would recommend trying some of Clancy's other books like Executive Orders or The Bear and The Dragon

[@arnoldsherrill2585]

I'm retired now, but while I was working I took a 3-year break from working in security to work for B Dalton Bookseller in Atlanta working at both the Five Points and North Druid Hills Road locations. During that time I became a Tom Clancy fan, and I remember once we started with The Hunt for Red October we couldn't keep it in stock same for Red Storm Rising it would literally just vanish off the shelf it didn't have to be pushed it had its own momentum. You know a novel is good when wives and girlfriends are coming in to buy it for their husbands and boyfriends and then come back to buy the next book that's how you understood this man could write. He is literally The Godfather of what we now know as the Techno Thriller genre in publishing. You know a man's writing is good, When government officials want to interview you about how did you know all of this. And you never served in the military or an intelligence community. That is the power of researching your material when you want to write something.

[@cannonfodder4376]

Since this was redone, I have been watching and listening to this often for the last three days. The sounds of aircraft engines and such are a tad much at times but the sound mixing and balancing is much better. A masterful cinematic depiction of such a grand and complex event. Truly did this audio book justice, gripping in a way few can be. Gotta get myself the book or audiobook when I can.

[@gracegood3661]

This book is an old friend... what you guys have achieved is simply amazing. Thanks very much and look forward to more please.

[@orgeebaharvin6284]

I've had Red Storm Rising since 2004 what a classic!

[@lazarusplentiful3258]

This was fantastic. I haven't read Red Storm Rising in decades not since the early 90s when I borrowed a book from my school's library and didn't return it.

[@arashitohwa4047]

Thank you! That chapter always stirred wonder in my mind. Amazing visualization!

[@nunessilva2162]

Every Clancy Audiobook should be complemented with your work I can only wish... Amazing job... this is just freaking awesome What can I say... "The battle had begun..."

[@AllAhabNoMoby]

I must have read this book at least 6x completely. I think it's his best.

[@edmundoberensztajn2395]

Same here

[@piercegalactic]

One of my favorite books growing up. Just listened to the audiobook a few weeks ago. Always wanted to see this visually. Great work!! Thank you!!

[@mobiusone6154]

thank you for this reupload/edit, I loved how you recreated my favorite parts of the book