True story of Convoy PQ17 to Russia!
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06-01-2014 21:43 - edited 06-01-2014 23:14
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.
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on 07-01-2014 09:14
Thanks for posting! I'm glad that the stranded ship passengers in the Antarctica are being rescued now.
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on 07-01-2014 12:43
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
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on 08-01-2014 00:17
It's on iPlayer until 13th January.
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