{"product_id":"tipping-point-escalation-paperback","title":"Tipping Point: Escalation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an engagement that many had said was inevitable, the United States and China had exchanged opening shots. While conducting a Freedom of Operations mission, a U.S. destroyer had been sunk by Chinese forces placed on a disputed man-made island. Twelve American sailors rescued from the waters were held captive by China, claiming them to be prisoners of war. In response, the United States mounted a rescue effort while also striking at the Chinese military installation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFearing retaliation and to be in a position of strength, both countries sortied their fast-attack submarine fleets. Will the leader of the powerful nations attempt to reduce regional tensions or will the two nuclear nations continue their plunge toward a war?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 302\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42727726645311,"sku":"9798485632205","price":21.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/4e79ee0e6789f6b717ed53b537358264.webp?v=1765115930","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/tipping-point-escalation-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}