Michael G. Walling

Forgotten Sacrifice: The Arctic Convoys of World War II (General Military)

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ISBN 13:: 9781472811103
author:: Michael G. Walling
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Osprey Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 312
Dimensions:: 15.5 x 2.5 x 23.4 cm
Genre:: History, Military History, Armed Forces
Condition:: New
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The Arctic Convoys of World War II: A Story of Survival and Sacrifice In the darkest days of World War II, a perilous sea battle raged in the Arctic ice pack and the savage Scandinavian coastline. For five long years, thousands of men and women fought to keep the sea lanes open to Murmansk, while the Germans sought to slaughter every ship that dared to make the attempt. This was the story of the Arctic convoys, a testament to the determination and heroism of those who risked everything to support the Soviet war effort. From October 1939 to the closing days of WWII in spring 1945, nearly 4.5 million tons of supplies were moved in 77 convoys, despite the loss of 98 ships. The convoys were a crucial part of the Allied effort, and their story is one of sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit. Forgotten Sacrifice brings this story to life, revealing the bravery and resilience of those who fought in one of the most inhospitable environments on earth.

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