Arctic Convoys

David Kenyon • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 9780300269444

ISBN-10 0300269447 • 2023 • 1st Edition

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Description

Arctic Convoys by David Kenyon provides a detailed account of the perilous naval convoys that traversed the Arctic Ocean during World War II. These convoys were crucial in delivering essential supplies to the Soviet Union, helping to sustain the Eastern Front against Nazi Germany. The book delves into the strategic importance, the harsh conditions faced by sailors, and the broader implications of these operations on the war effort.

Book metadata

Publisher:

Hardcover1st Edition2023

Pages: 320Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: David Kenyon

Cultural context

Category: Arctic WarfareCategory: Cold War EraCategory: Convoy OperationsCategory: Historical AccountsCategory: LiteratureCategory: Military StrategyCategory: Naval HistoryCategory: World War IiInfluenced by: Winston ChurchillInfluenced by: John KeeganInfluenced by: Antony BeevorInfluenced by: Stephen E. AmbroseInfluenced: Contemporary Military HistoriansInfluenced: Naval Warfare AnalystsInfluenced: World War II ScholarsInfluenced: Cold War ResearchersCornerstone of: Comprehensive Studies of Arctic Convoys in World War II