True story of Convoy PQ17 to Russia!

[perksie]

PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster

The story of one of the worst disasters at sea during the second World War.

It's going out on BBC2 now but it should be on iPlayer if you miss it.

The book was excellent and Jeremy Clackson's commentary on this film is superb, I'm in tears watching this.

You wouldn't believe the stupidity by some and the courage and tenacity of others.

In all 4,000,000 tons of supplies were conveyed to the Russians at a cost of nearly 3,000 lives and 105 ships.

In March 2013 all those who served were awarded a proper campaign medal - The Arctic Star.

This is a must see documentary.

[Toby]

I'll give it a go perksie.

Thanks for posting! I'm glad that the stranded ship passengers in the Antarctica are being rescued now.

[gemz4the1]

Thanks for letting us know perksie.

It sounds interesting - I enjoy watching things like that (not in a fun way obviously) - i'll watch it on iPlayer later.

I'll get the kleenex ready

[perksie]

It's on iPlayer until 13th January.