I got this awesome book about convoy PQ-17, the reasons of its destruction, written from German, British, American and Russian perspectives... In the middle there are lots of photo's, some of which I think belong on this forum. So here we go:

Most famous Russian submarine, K-21, one that torpedoed the Tirpitz and forced it into harbor for repairs, where it was sunk by British Lancasters


Same boat returning from a patrol near Britain. Below, this is what happens to boats that return to Murmansk after a winter storm


Catalina searchplane searching for scattered ships of PQ-17 remains. Russian destroyers coming out to meet a PQ convoy


Most famous Russian destoryer, Gremaschiy (thunderous), responsible for several U-boat sinkings and anti-aircraft defense. A "guard"(very prestigious) flag is awarded to the same destroyer


Sailors from the Gremaschiy receive medals.


Here is another one, above- Tirpitz in Norway
Below, cruiser "Emden" (probably wrong spelling, I read it in Russian)



I hope you liked these photos

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Foehammer-1,

Apparently Tirpitz didn't notice any attack or torpedo hit, and other sources report the attack as 'abortive'. Good for morale, though.

cool

I must admit to have never read of the K21.