About the book: 2003 / Here is the book "Russian Convoys" by Brian Scofield, dedicated to the history of the legendary polar convoys (September 1941–1945). Allied transports carried tanks and planes, aviation gasoline and shells to the USSR, constantly being attacked by German planes and submarines. Of the 811 merchant ships sent to Russia, 720 arrived safely, of which only 58 were sunk. The English sailors honestly performed their duty. While escorting Arctic convoys, the British fleet lost 18 ships. German losses included: the famous battleship Tirpitz, the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, 3 large destroyers, 38 submarines and many aircraft.