HMS Ulysses
Historical Fiction Accessible Primary Sources
🇬🇧 British
One Arctic convoy escort driven past breaking point on the Murmansk run.
Why Read This Book
MacLean's first and most serious novel, drawn from his own Arctic service — the cold, exhaustion, and sacrifice of the worst journey in the world.
Events Covered
Where to Buy
ISBN: 978-0006135128
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