The Battle of North Cape
Author | : Angus Konstam |
Publisher | : Pen and Sword Maritime |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011-07-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 184884557X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781848845572 |
Rating | : 4/5 (572 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Battle of North Cape by : Angus Konstam
Download or read book The Battle of North Cape written by Angus Konstam and published by Pen and Sword Maritime. This book was released on 2011-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 25 December 1943 the German battlecruiser Scharnhorst sailed to attack Arctic convoy JW55B, which was carrying vital war supplies to the Soviet Union. But British naval intelligence knew of the mission before she sailed. In effect the Scharnhorst was sailing into a trap. One of the most compelling naval dramas of World War II had begun.