Why hard-fought convoys dominate Atlantic histories

Accounts of convoys that suffered severe attacks offer more eventful narratives than crossings without combat. Giving those battles more space can leave readers with the impression that every convoy endured the same experience. Alex uses his own book as an example: battles take several pages, while uneventful operations sometimes receive only a paragraph. The difference reflects both how much happened and what makes a book engaging. Recognising that selection effect preserves the distinction between the courage of merchant crews and the frequency of particular combat experiences.