Convoy HX 79
HX 79 was a North Atlantic convoy of the HX series which ran during the battle of the Atlantic in World War II.
It suffered major losses from a U-boat attack, and, with the attack on convoy SC 7 the previous day, represents the worst two days shipping losses in the entire Atlantic campaign.
Read more about Convoy HX 79: Prelude, Action, The Blackest Days, Conclusion
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