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The Forgotten Arctic Death Route: Bloody Memories of WWII Soviet Aid TransportOpening SummaryDuri...
Fascinating from a historical perspective, but I'm curious about the logistics too. How did they navigate those waters before modern GPS? And what kind of ships could withstand those conditions? Would love more technical details about the actual maritime operations.|
My great-uncle survived one of these runs and carried nightmares from it his entire life. He used to say the cold was worse than the enemy because at least you could fight back against the Germans. Reading this brings back his stories—thank you for honoring their sacrifice.|
Great start, but the excerpt cuts off right at the interesting part. How many convoys were there, and what percentage of ships actually made it through? The death toll comparison to other fronts would really put this in perspective.|
I had no idea about this. My grandfather was in the Navy during WWII but never talked much about his service. Now I'm wondering if he was part of these convoys. Does anyone know how to research individual sailors' assignments?|
This is a crucial piece of history that deserves far more attention in schools. The Arctic convoys were absolutely brutal—sailors faced not just German U-boats and aircraft, but also crushing ice, hypothermia, and darkness that lasted months. The casualty rates were staggering, yet these men are barely remembered today. Excellent article for bringing this back into the spotlight.|