Post by Administrator on Aug 24, 2020 19:44:45 GMT
Through ice and fear for Russia: The Arctic Convoys.
A tale of courage and sacrifice in World War Two.
As the world marks the 70th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War:
RBTH remembers the dramatic and heroic story of the Arctic Convoys, a period of unique collaboration between Russia and the UK, when more than four million tons of vital military supplies were shipped across treacherous,
often freezing seas.
As many as 87 Merchant Navy and 18 Royal Navy vessels were
sent to the bottom of the sea during the perilous operation
and over 3,000 Allied seamen died.
This is their story: LINK