An incisive account of the Arctic convoys, and the essential role
Bletchley Park and Special Intelligence played in Allied success
 Between 1941 and 1945, more than eight hundred shiploads of
supplies were delivered to the Soviet Union protected by allied
naval forces. Each journey was a battle against the elements, with
turbulent seas, extreme cold, and the constant dread of torpedoes.
These Arctic convoys have been mythologized as defenseless vessels
at the mercy of deadly U-boats—but was this really the case?
 David Kenyon explores the story of the war in the Arctic,
revealing that the contest was more evenly balanced that previously
thought. Battles included major ship engagements, aircraft
carriers, and combat between surface ships. Amid this wide range of
forces, Bletchley Park’s Naval Section played a decisive role in
Arctic operations, with both sides relying heavily on Signals
Intelligence to intercept and break each other’s codes. Kenyon
presents a vivid picture of the Arctic theater of war, unearthing
the full-scale campaign for naval supremacy in northern waters.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
David Kenyon
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-26944-4 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-300-26944-7 |
Barcode: |
9780300269444 |
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