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The use by British and the Americans of a convoy system (40-70 ships) and the development of more effective anti-submarine weapons such as depth charges and radar helped protect Allied merchant ships.
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Wolf Packs?
a group of German uboats that hunted Allied and US ships
What were the effects of the German ports being blocked in world war 1?
The Germans then threatened to use only Uboats for war and blew up a few ships.
Why items were in short supply in 1940's?
items were in short supply for Britain because all their cargo ships bringing food and other things in from the US were torpeoded and sunk by the German UBoats
What is some information on uboats?
the u boat is a submarine. it was made to hit and sink British ships
How were German U-Boats used against Americans?
They sunk American ships.
How many boats did the uboats sink?
It sank up to 2,779 ships in world war 2
What did the allies in World War 2 invent to protect ships from subs?
Sonar with the Americans having the advantage.
How did the Germans attack curacao islands?
the Germans used uboats and kept torpedoing cargo ships so the inhabitants didn't get the supplies they needed
What were uboats made for?
Uboats were made to attack and sink merchant ships carrying supplies to Great Britain. Germany knew if they managed to cut Britain's supplies off then they would be unable to continue the war. They did this by launching torpedos which blew holes in enemy ships under the waterline, causing them to take on water and sink. As the war progressed, more and more were built to combat military ships as well as merchant vessels. Hope this helps.
How did the convoy system strategy help protect American merchant ships from German attacks?
What was the name of the operation to protect American merchant ships in the Atlantic before the US entered the war?
The operation to protect American merchant ships in the Atlantic before the US entered the war was called the Neutrality Patrol. It involved escorting and protecting merchant ships from attacks by German submarines.
Why did president WIlson decide to involve the US during World War I?
Wilson entered WWI because the German Uboats were destroying Americas ships. Also the Germans sent the Zimmerman letter to Mexico to ask them to join the war. If they won Mexico would receive all the land in America.
