World War Z Introduction Chapter 5 Around the World and Above Part 36

World War Z Introduction Chapter 5 Around the World and Above Part 36

country, the one country up until that point that had used nuclear weapons in anger? Again, and for the last time, we were not traitors. No matter how criminally insane our leadership might have been, we were still Chinese sailors. So you were alone. All alone. No home, no friends, no safe harbor no matter how harsh the storm. The  Admiral Zheng He  was our entire universe: heaven, earth, sun, and moon. That must have been very difficult. The first few months passed as though it was merely a regular patrol. Missile subs are designed to hide, and that’s what we did. Deep and silent. We weren’t sure if our own attack subs were out looking for us. In all probability our government had other worries. Still, regular battle drills were conducted and the civilians trained in the art of noise discipline. The chief of the boat even rigged special soundproofing for the mess hall so it could be both a schoolroom and play area for the children. The children, especially the younger ones, had no idea what …