Convoy is a powerful narrative of the ensuing engagement, which became a major turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic. It documents every maneuver of the more than eighty merchant ships and escort vessels, the long-range air cover, and the attacking U-boats.

Includes index.

The battle for merchant shipping -- The convoy men -- The Germans -- New york -- The early voyage -- The approach to danger -- The shadowing -- The Battle of St Patrick's Day -- The wild donkey -- Review at dawn of 17 March -- Six hearses bearing 180 degrees -- The second round -- The final stage -- Distant operations -- The aftermath -- An analysis -- The years that followed.