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World War 2 at Sea

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 (Navy Photos/Mike Pocock, click to enlarge)

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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 (Navy Photos)

 

 

 

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revised  28/7/11

 

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