{"product_id":"the-convoy-hg-76-taking-the-fight-to-hitlers-u-boats-hardcover","title":"The Convoy: Hg-76: Taking the Fight to Hitler's U-Boats - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngus Konstam\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Convoy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e represents a fresh approach to the story of the Battle of the Atlantic. It is also the first to deal with the more spectacular story of \u003ci\u003eHG-76\u003c\/i\u003e, a major turning point in the naval war.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHG-76\u003c\/i\u003e sailed from Gibraltar to Britain in December 1941 and was specially targeted by the Germans. A wolfpack of U-boats was sent against it, and the Luftwaffe was heavily committed too in a rare example of German inter-service cooperation. German intelligence agents in Gibraltar and Spain also knew every detail of \u003ci\u003eHG-76\u003c\/i\u003e before it had even sailed, seemingly stacking the odds in favour of the Kriegsmarine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Despite this the convoy fought its way through. Improved radar and sonar gave the convoy's escorts a slight edge over their opponents, while the escort group was led by Commander Walker, an anti-submarine expert who had developed new, aggressive U-boat hunting tactics. Previous Gibraltar convoys had been mauled by Luftwaffe bombers operating from French airfields. This time, though, \u003ci\u003eHG-76\u003c\/i\u003e would be accompanied by HMS \u003ci\u003eAudacity\u003c\/i\u003e, the Royal Navy's first escort carrier - a new type of warship purpose-built to defend convoys from enemy aircraft and U-boats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Following seven days and nights of relentless attack, the horrors of which are brought home through a series of first-hand accounts, the convoy finally reached the safety of a British port for the loss of only two merchant ships. Its arrival was seen as the first real convoy victory of the war. Brought to life by expert naval historian Angus Konstam, \u003ci\u003eThe Convoy \u003c\/i\u003ecombines the story of the technical and tactical developments that won the Battle of the Atlantic for the Allies along with a narrative that reveals both the terror and the stubborn determination that defined the experiences of those that served on convoy duties.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngus Konstam\u003c\/b\u003e is a widely published and highly respected military and naval historian, with numerous books to his credit. A former Royal Naval officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator, he is also a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Historical Society. Angus is the author of several major books, including his pirate biography \u003ci\u003eBlackbeard\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJutland 1916\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Battle of North Cape \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSovereigns of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e - an award-winning study of Renaissance warships. His most recent titles are the highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eMutiny on the Spanish Main\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHunt the Bismarck\u003c\/i\u003e. For more on the author, please visit www.anguskonstam.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.3 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765097562400,"sku":"9781472857682","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c94233c045247fe97cd5c85ccf970830.webp?v=1780262049","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-convoy-hg-76-taking-the-fight-to-hitlers-u-boats-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}