HX 72: The first convoy to die : the Wolfpack attack that woke up the admiralty - Softcover

O'Brien, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551092735 ISBN 13: 9781551092737

Publisher: Nimbus Pub, 1998

Synopsis

One year after the outbreak of World War II, a new moter tanker, the Frederick S Fales, left Halifax for Britian as part of a convoy, Eleven days later the convoy was attached and destroyed by German U-Boats. This is the story of the Fales, her crew, and the ill-fated convoy in which she made her last voayge. Author David O'Brian brings a fresh, Canadian perspective to his meticulously researched account of HX 72's role in the Battle of the Atlantic, while challenging accepted notions about thisd critical period. More than just a compelling read, First Convoy to Die is also a long-overdue tribute to those ordinary people whoe participated in an extraordinary event.

About this title

About the Author:

David O'Brien has degrees in history and museology and has worked for many years for the Historic Sites branch of Parks Canada.

About this edition

• Publisher: Nimbus Pub
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1551092735
• ISBN 13: 9781551092737
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168