The Arctic Convoys 1941-1945by Woodman, Richard1994, John Murray, London ISBN 0719557526 532 pages Excellent and complete work, possibly the best book yet written on the Arctic convoys. Well written and fun to read and a mixture of historical facts and stories told by the men involved. Purchase information: (info) |
Errata list
Please note: This listing may, or may not be complete.
We normally do not flip through a certain book cover to cover looking for mistakes.
Page | Mistake | Correction |
19 | "But after the sinking of USS Kearny and USS Reuben James," | USS Kearny was, as referred to on page 15, only damaged by torpedo but not sunk. |
38 | "...Americans who in August (1941) assumed the responsibility of garrisoning Iceland". | U.S. Marines landed in Reykjavik, Icland on 7 July, 1941. |
229 | "...the heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper flying the flag of Konteradmiral Miesel," | Admiral in question is Konteradmiral Wilhelm Meisel. |
309 | On pages 309, 317, 333, and 339, the commander of the German Sixth Army is refferred to as ´von Paulus´. | It is common misbelief that Friedrich Paulus was of noble origin and is often referred to as ´von Paulus´. |
475 | Referring to five damaged U-boats on page 290, Reche's U-255 is listed twice. | One boat is missing from the list. |
5 errata entries located for title The Arctic Convoys 1941-1945.