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A freshly researched, exciting history of the hard fought wartime convoys to Russia, emphasising the bitter struggle to get material through and desperate attacks by German aircraft and U-boats to prevent it.
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A freshly researched, exciting history of the hard fought wartime convoys to Russia, emphasising the bitter struggle to get material through and desperate attacks by German aircraft and U-boats to prevent it.
Author=Paul Kemp
pages=256
Published=1999
Book Condtion=Ex Special Naval Collection .library plate and stamp.generally excellent condition
| Weight | 720 g |
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