The Scattering of Convoy PQ17

Summary Convoys were necessary to transport varied foodstuffs and materials from western ports through the North Atlantic for delivery to Russia. Britain's belief that the Tirpitz was going to attack convoy PQ17 led First Sea Lord Pound to misinterpret where the Tirpitz was heading and told the escorts and convoy ships to scatter and allow them to proceed on their own. A decision that led to major losses of ships, goods and crews.

S1.E12 ∙ The Scattering of Convoy PQ17

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Stars : Stan Watt

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Genres : War Documentary

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : History Channel

Summary Convoys were necessary to transport varied foodstuffs and materials from western ports through the North Atlantic for delivery to Russia. Britain's belief that the Tirpitz was going to attack convoy PQ17 led First Sea Lord Pound to misinterpret where the Tirpitz was heading and told the escorts and convoy ships to scatter and allow them to proceed on their own. A decision that led to major losses of ships, goods and crews.

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Genres : War Documentary

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : History Channel

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