The Channel and Arctic convoys

1942

The Channel Dash returns three major warships to Germany, while Arctic convoy operations end in the Barents Sea.

3 operations in the archive

Chronology

Operations of 1942

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Map for Operation Cerberus

11–13 February 1942

Operation Cerberus

1942
Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and Prinz Eugen pass through the English Channel from Brest to Germany.Explore operation →
Barents Sea

31 December 1942

Battle of the Barents Sea, Part 1

1942
The opening phase of the German attack on convoy JW 51B.Explore operation →
Barents Sea

31 December 1942

Battle of the Barents Sea, Part 2

1942
The concluding phase of the action around convoy JW 51B.Explore operation →