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A Time to Die, by Robert Moore, takes its name from a poem written by one of the Kursk's crew shortly before their last mission. Based on two years research (including spending considerable time with the crew's family) and a large supply of off-the-record information, Moore's book presents a wealth of facts (including exactly why the sub sank - nothing to do with collisions with other subs or ships as was initially rumoured by the media at the time) and fascinating background information (such as that a Russian submarine captain actually gets paid less than a tram-driver does in Moscow).