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The Convoy

HG-76: Taking the Fight to Hitler's U-boats

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The Convoy

By: Angus Konstam
Narrated by: Philip Pope
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About this listen

 Bloomsbury presents The Convoy by Angus Konstam, read by Philip Pope.

A fresh approach to the Battle of the Atlantic, told through the spectacular story of HG-76, a major turning point in the naval war.

When HG-76 sailed from Gibraltar to Britain in December 1941, it was specially targeted by the Germans. A wolfpack of U-boats was sent against it, the Luftwaffe was heavily committed too, and German intelligence agents in Gibraltar and Spain knew every detail of the convoy before it had even sailed. The odds were seemingly stacked in favour of the Kriegsmarine.

This time, though, HG-76 would be accompanied by HMS Audacity, the Royal Navy’s first escort carrier – built to defend convoys from enemy aircraft and U-boats.

Expert naval historian Angus Konstam examines the battle through the lens of this mission. Improved radar and sonar gave the convoy’s escorts a slight edge over their opponents, while the escort group was led by Commander Walker, an anti-submarine expert who had developed new, aggressive U-boat hunting tactics. Seven days and nights of relentless attack are told through horrifying first-hand accounts, until HG-76 finally reached the safety of a British port - the first real convoy victory of the war.

Brought to life through the eyes of the participants, The Convoy combines the story of the technical and tactical developments that won the Battle of the Atlantic for the Allies with the terror and stubborn determination of those that served on convoy duties.©2023 Angus Konstam (P)2023 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Armed Forces Europe Great Britain Military Naval Forces War Submarine U-Boat Royal Navy

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A great story, told with full background and implications. Technical aspects well explained. Excellent reader.

Informative and enjoyable

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This book provides a good overview of battle around the Convoys, the information is clear and informative, with actual strategies explained well. The storyline is also engaging, though I found it hard to keep track of the different U-boats involved.

Informative with engaging story.

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Very interesting accounts from both sides , the narrator keeps you interested too all in all a very very good listen

The convoy

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If you enjoy detail, this is exceptional work about a pivotal sub-story of the Battle of the Atlantic. This is how the allies began to check the U-Boat threat by introducing new technology, tactics, mass and mindset.

Gritty detail of convoy HG-76

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Well read account of the events. Captivating story that is not one sided in it's narrative

Great listen

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