Kenyon, David
Arctic Convoys: Bletchley Park and the War for the Seas
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300279351
- author:
- Kenyon, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Arctic Convoys: A New Perspective. Between 1941 and 1945, Allied naval forces played a crucial role in delivering vital supplies to the Soviet Union, braving treacherous seas and extreme cold along the way. Recent research from Bletchley Park sheds new light on this often-misunderstood chapter of World War II history. Contrary to popular myth, the Arctic convoys were not defenseless vessels at the mercy of deadly U-boats. In reality, these battles were more evenly matched than previously thought, with major ship engagements, aircraft carriers, and surface combat all playing a part. The Naval Section at Bletchley Park played a decisive role in Arctic operations, using Signals Intelligence to intercept and break enemy codes. This book offers a fresh perspective on the war in the Arctic, revealing the full-scale campaign for naval supremacy in northern waters.
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