Ghost Ships: The Feat and Tragedy of Arctic Convoys in World War II
On July 4, 1942, when convoy PQ-17 received the order to scatter, four ships from its ranks, separating from the others, headed further north into dangerous Arctic ice. The endless polar day did not give the sailors a break from bomber attacks, enemy submarines followed the ships, and off the Norwegian coast loomed the formidable battleship "Tirpitz," the largest battle ship of the Kriegsmarine—Germany's naval forces. But despite all the risks, the remnants of PQ-17 continued on their way to deliver valuable cargo to the Soviet Union...
Author: ЖЕРУ УИЛЬЯМ
Printhouse: Al'pina Pablisher
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2023
ISBN: 9785001398059
Number of pages: 392
Size: 60x90/16 mm
Cover type: Твердый переплет
Weight: 560 g
ID: 1514032
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