Typhoon-class submarines were the biggest submarines to ever patrol the oceans. But they were not this big by choice. The Soviets had no option but to make these monstrous subs just so that they could compete with their rival, the United States ... but the reason, is #NotWhatYouThink #NWYT #longs

Music:
Legions - Jo Wandrini
No Stone Unturned - Brendon Moeller
Particle Emission - Silver Maple
Into Hiding - Marten Moses
Ostinato - Vieveri
Bittersweet Lament - Max Anson
Inbound - Brendon Moeller

Footage:
Russian Ministry of Defense
Soviet Archives
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US Department of Defense

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