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Churchill's Arctic Convoys: Strength Triumphs Over Adversity

Churchill's Arctic Convoys: Strength Triumphs Over Adversity

Smith, William

Hardcover

British HistoryNaval HistoryRussian History

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ISBN10: 1399072293
ISBN13: 9781399072298
Publisher: Pen and Sword Maritime
Published: Sep 21 2022
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.13
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.46 Depth: 9.44
Language: English
This book is written in a concise but highly readable style. Themes covered in detail include vital information not usually reported on, like: communications, including mail service as well as radio; attempts to provide air cover based in Northern Russia, including fighters and torpedo bombers; and the treatment of Allied personnel, including sailors and aircrew. -The Northern Mariner

The threat of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's surprise invasion of Russia in June 1941, succeeding prompted Churchill to decide to send vital military supplies to Britain's new ally.

The early sailings to Northern Russia via the Arctic Ocean between August 1941 and February 1942 were largely unopposed. But this changed dramatically during the course of 1942 when German naval and air operations inflicted heavy losses on both merchantmen and their escorts. Problems were exacerbated by the need to divert Royal Navy warships to support the North African landing.

Strained Anglo-Soviet relations coupled with mounting losses and atrocious weather and sea conditions led to the near termination of the program in early 1943. Again, competing operational priorities, namely the invasion of Sicily and preparations for D-Day, affected the convoy schedules. In the event, despite often crippling losses of lives, ships and supplies, the convoys continued until shortly before VE-Day.

This thoroughly researched and comprehensive account examines both the political, maritime and logistic aspects of the Arctic convoy campaign. Controversially it reveals that the losses of merchant vessels were significantly greater than hitherto understood.

While Churchill may not have described the convoys as 'the worst journey in the world', for the brave men who undertook he mission often at the cost of their lives, it most definitely was.

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