The events and decisions that culminated in the Battle of the Barents Sea—what many consider to be the most important naval engagement of World War II's European theatre—in which eight of the German navy's most powerful ships failed to sink a Russian convoy guarded by only four small British destroyers; are brought to life by the author in this tale of men struggling to carry out their orders in the face of overwhelming obstacles.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy meMy first Quebec ancestor was a miller on the Ile d'Orleans in 1640s. I often wonder about the cultural history of my grandparents who grew up in the St. Lawrence Valley and immigrated to New England in the 1920s. This book gave great insight to the beliefs and values of French Canadiens. It offered diverse information on the history; economy; and social structure; and even mentioned a few words I grew up with that are from native Indian language; not French. It was interesting to read how much influence France's King Louis VIV had in the early years; and how strong the Catholic teachings had on everyday life and on non-Catholic immigration. Continued research on the same topics; or revision of this book to include research that was omitted in the first print would be welcome. Seems there is likely a wealth of information left to share.As for other reader comment on Quebec's recent history; it deserves much more attention than could be addressed in this book.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. excellent sociological studyBy albert ciulloI have been interested in this part of the world for many years and I have read many books on the subject. This study takes a different approach which I found very interesting and informative. I did not agree with all the conclusions; but each reader can make their own decision.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Graduate workBy gade04I enjoyed this book. Moogk does a fine job of explaining how the people of New France created their own culture. This book is about the people of New France rather than a listing of facts about Canadian events.
