RUSSIAN CONVOYS 1941-45

9. September-December 1942 including BATTLE OF THE BARENTS SEA, Part 1 of 2

HMS Onslow, destroyer in which Captain Sherbrooke RN won VC
during the Battle (NP/Mike Pocock)

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Convoys and independent sailings between PQ18 and JW51B. . . .


Link to minesweeper Leda

 


Convoy JW51B



Ships of JW51B and Escort


Links to battleship Anson, heavy cruiser Cumberland, light cruisers Jamaica, Sheffield, minesweeper Bramble, story of trawler Northern Gem during Battle of Barents Sea


Opposing Forces and Engagements, Phases One and Two,
in SUMMARY

Phase One - Destroyer Defence, c0830-1030 (2 hours)


 

 


Phase Two - Cruiser and Destroyer Actions, 1030-1200 (90 mins)


 
Admiral Hipper (Maritime Quest)   Jamaica (NavyPhotos)

 
 

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