ABSTRACT
In any case. the needs of Malta again inlcrvl.'Ilcd. Another operation to restock that sorely pressed island took place in August,' and the detachment of substantial forces from the Home Fleet in support postponed the running of the next pair of convoys to North Russia till September.· The fleet was further .....eakened by the gradual .....ithdra.....al of the American sbips which .....ere urgently required in tbe Pacific. The Wa.sltitlglon with four destroyers left in .July. followed in August by the IVichi'a. to which Rear-Admiral Giffen had shifted his Rag.
