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

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.

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.

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 👏

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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. .

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.

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.

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 💯❤👌👍

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

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.

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.

This is nightmare fuel for an electronic warfare operator.

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

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.

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 !

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.

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.

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! ❤❤

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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)

I do wish I had a better medium to keep doing these. These were fun.

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

This is a masterpiece

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

I love how Clancy shows the limitations of beyond-visual range missile warfare....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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...

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.

2023, so much has changed, but the game is still played but only more deadly weapons, better radar, better AA, better coms. It was the world I was in as a Naval Pilot. Clancy did a good job of describing this scenario.

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

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

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

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!

So glad to see this back. Absolutely incredible!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!!

Red Storm Rising is still my favorite novel after all these years. This video is just awesome. Keep up the amazing work!

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

One of my favorite books Clancy every wrote. A masterpiece IMO. This is one that should be turned into a movie. Your work on these chapters is great. Love it. Keep it up.

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!

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!

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

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!

I had the honor of serving as an Operations Specialist in CIC on both a cruiser and a destroyer a few years before RSR was published. I can attest to its realism and accuracy. As sophisticated as our sensors and weapons systems were, we were always under threat of being overwhelmed by sheer numbers in an airborne missile attack. I'm thankful that Aegis-type combat systems are now the norm to help prosecute anti-air warfare and protect our sailors on combat units.

Clancy had a way to keep me on the edge of my seat madly anticipating each event as it unfolds! This possible scenario either might happen real soon, or be .... Delayed a bit due to present developments!

Having read over 3000 books I can honestly say this would be in my top 5 if I had one.

My destroyer on deployment carried a cargo van crammed with gear so as to mimic the carrier group. Our job in this scenario would be distract inbound raid toward us. Glad the evil empire fell apart without seeing if strategy would have worked.

THANK YOU for introducing me to this book! I had heard of it but not in any detail, only a few seconds in I knew I needed to listen at least to this chapter first on audible, I’ve experience so much tension, and because the dcs community has film makers that can easily put some hollywood movies to shame, I have no doubt this video is gonna make the experience even greater, i already got a little pit of dread in my stomach knowing whats gonna happen

Been looking for this videos again. Glad to see they are back

Dude keep up the amazing work these videos are incredible!!!

The most masterful DCS movie ever made! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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

Life long Clancy fan, so glad I found this. Thanks!