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The Royal Navy Recalled Its Escort in the Middle of the Arctic in July 1942: a Week Later, Two Thirds of the Convoy Had Disappeared

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On July 4, 1942, the Royal Navy recalled its escort following a false alarm about the battleship Tirpitz. Merchant cargo ships, abandoned in the Arctic, became easy prey for German submarines. In one week, 24 of the 35 ships were sunk: this was the greatest disaster in Arctic convoys. More
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On July 4, 1942, the Royal Navy recalled its escort following a false alarm about the battleship Tirpitz. Merchant cargo ships, abandoned in the Arctic, became easy prey for German submarines. In one week, 24 of the 35 ships were sunk: this was the greatest disaster in Arctic convoys. More

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SciencePost broke the news on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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