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Convoy PQ 17
1942 • Arktis Konvoischlacht
Historical Overview
Near total destruction of an Arctic convoy by Luftwaffe/U-boats.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Forces
- Commander: -
- Strength: 35 U-Boote / Flieger
- Casualties: gering
Allied Fleet
- Commander: John Tovey
- Strength: 35 Schiffe
- Casualties: 24 Schiffe vers.
Strategic Context
Struggle for the supply line to the Soviet Union.
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