WW2 History Talk at Church Knowle

WW2 History Talk at Church Knowle – with Naval historian and former submariner, Andy Boyd

A tale of strategy, courage and human fallibility from Naval historian and former submariner, Andy Boyd. On 4 July 1942 Arctic Convoy PQ17, crossing the Barents Sea with supplies for Russia, was ordered to scatter by the Admiralty. This decision led to huge merchant ship losses and is viewed as one of the most shameful episodes in Royal Navy history. 30 years later, it was subject to a famous libel trial. With new evidence, Andy Boyd, local author of ‘Arms for Russia and the Naval War in the Arctic’, takes a fresh look at how and why this disaster happened, and its consequences. Wine and soft drinks available at bar Proceeds to Friends of St Peter’s, Church Knowle.

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