WINSTON CHURCHILL called it ‘the worst journey in the world’. But was even this telling quote, describing the nightmarish torment experienced while transporting military aid to northern Russia during World War Two, an understatement?
No campaign during World War Two contained more spinetingling drama, outstanding courage and heartbreaking tragedy than the Arctic convoys. Yet they – and the multifaceted Battle of the Arctic that had to be fought to get them through to Russia – remain one of the war’s most undercelebrated feats.
Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the internationally bestselling THE LAST BEAR and FINDING BEAR. Perfect for 8+ readers.
Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the internationally bestselling THE LAST BEAR and FINDING BEAR. Perfect for 8+ readers.
On 2 June 1984 tragedy struck the Marques. Of the 28 people aboard, 19 went missing including Shirley Cooklin’s son Ben.
They said it was a freak accident caused by the wind. For Shirley, something didn’t add up.
On 2 June 1984 tragedy struck the Marques. Of the 28 people aboard, 19 went missing including Shirley Cooklin’s son Ben.
They said it was a freak accident caused by the wind. For Shirley, something didn’t add up.
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