Philip Pope

HG-76 sailed from Gibraltar to Britain in December 1941 and was specially targeted by the Germans.

Despite this the convoy fought its way through. Improved radar and sonar gave the convoy's escorts a slight edge over their opponents, while the escort group was led by Commander Walker, an anti-submarine expert who had developed new, aggressive U-boat hunting tactics.

Following seven days and nights of relentless attack, the convoy finally reached the safety of a British port. Its arrival was seen as the first real convoy victory of the war.

Brought to life by expert naval historian Angus Konstam, The Convoy combines the story of the technical and tactical developments that won the Battle of the Atlantic for the Allies along with a narrative that reveals both the terror and the stubborn determination that defined the experiences of those that served on convoy duties.