Battle of the Arctic: The Maritime Epic of World War TwoNo 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 wars most undercelebrated feats. As this books title implies, Battle of the Arctic tells a unique story. For much of the conflict was complicated by terrific storms, snow, ice, fog, whales and