Arctic Convoys 1942

The Luftwaffe cuts Russia's lifeline

Mark Lardas, Adam Tooby

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English

Osprey
10 January 2023

History; Second World War; Naval forces & warfare; Air forces & warfare; Battles & campaigns

Series: Air Campaign

A new history of the most crucial few months of the Arctic Convoys, when Germany's air power forced the Allies to retreat to the cover of winter.

Between spring and autumn 1942, Germany was winning the battle of the

Arctic Convoys. Half of PQ-15 was sunk in May, PQ-17 was virtually

obliterated in July, and in September 30 percent of PQ-18 was sunk. The

Allies were forced to suspend the convoys until December, when the long

Arctic nights would shield them.

Mark Lardas argues that in 1942, it was Luftwaffe air power that made

the difference. With convoys sailing in endless daylight, German strike

aircraft now equipped and trained for torpedo attacks, and bases in northern

Norway available, the Luftwaffe could wreak havoc. Three-quarters of the

losses of PQ-18 were due to air attacks. But in November, the Luftwaffe was

redeployed south to challenge the Allied landings in North Africa, and the

advantage was lost. Despite that, the Allies never again sailed an Arctic

convoy in the summer months.

Fully illustrated with archive

photos, striking new artwork, maps and diagrams, this is the remarkable

history of the Luftwaffe's last strategic victory of World War II.

By: Mark Lardas
Illustrated by: Adam Tooby
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781472852434
ISBN 10: 1472852435
Series: Air Campaign
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 10 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark Lardas has been fascinated by things related to the sea and sky his entire life. From building models of ships and aircraft as a teen, his maritime interest led him to study Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, but his interest in aviation led him to take a job on the then-new Space Shuttle program. Over the next 30 years he worked as a navigation engineer on the Shuttle program. Since then he has worked as a technical writer and as an analyst on the Lunar Gateway Program. He has written extensively about aircraft and warships and is the author of over 40 books, all related to military, naval or maritime history.

Reviews for Arctic Convoys 1942: The Luftwaffe cuts Russia's lifeline

His analysis of the actions and the strategic background is both perceptive and persuasive, and his enthusiasm for the subject is apparent. * The Naval Review *