Summary.
A long run battle between German Luftwaffe, U-boats and allied merchant ships. During this time there were many advancements in technology used to combat the submarines as well as changes in strategic ship placement.
The Battle of the Atlantic
- The longest continuous military campaign in World War II
- Running from 1939 to 1945
- At its core was the Allied naval blockade of Germany
- German U Boats and Warships were pitted against the Allied Merchant Shipping
- There were convoys coming from North America going to the United Kingdom and Soviet Union
- They were protected by British Navies and Air forces
- The Germans were joined by the Italian submarines of the Italian Royal Navy
- The outcome was a strategic victory for the allies
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