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Early in the war, the unrestricted use of submarine warfare against British Merchant shipping nearly doomed the nation. After supply ships began crossing from the United States, they became easy prey for the veteran U-Boat commanders. The primary use of a submarine, even today, is to ensure that you control the sea access lanes to your enemy, by attacking ships or submarines.
Eventually, the Allies countered the threat and ultimately doomed the U-Boats. Organized, Escorted Supply Convoys, escorted by Navy Destroyers and Frigates that could make the Transatlantic crossing to England, proved a real problem for the U-Boats. The use of Merchant Carriers, Merchant Ships that could carry & launch 4 Recon aircraft, also helped to nullify the advantage. The addition of RADAR on Navy ships meant a U-Boat at Periscope Depth or surfaced could be detected, even at night; and the ultimate employment of long-range bombers sealed the U-Boats fate. They never again enjoyed the success they had early in the war.
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What did the Germans use to prevent goods from reaching Britain in World War 1?
. Submarines
Who uses submarines?
The Germans were the first to use Submarines in World War 1. Now i believe that the marines now do at times.
Use of German submarines in the Atlantic?
The Germans have used submarines in the Atlantic at various times in the past, including today. Atlantic submarine activity was a key theater of both World War I and World War II.
Were the German submarines effective in World War 1?
Yes, German submarines were very effective in both world wars. The Germans built excellent submarines and still do.
How and why did the US get involved in World World War 1?
Because the Germans started sinking or cargo ships with their submarines.
Did the US have you-boats in World War 1?
Yes, that is a German term. Non-Germans call them submarines.
What was the primary target of German Submarines in World War 1?
Allied cargo ships were the Germans primary targets.
Why does the German you-boats have to do anything with wolfpack?
German U-Boats are submarines. In World War 2, the Germans used these submarines to attack in groups of three or more. The Germans called these groups of submarines "wolfpacks". The Americans, British & Canadians also used the name "wolfpack" to refer to a group of German U-Boats.
What ne weapon did the Germans build during world war 1?
flamethrowers, gas masks and posion gas, graneds,submarines and torpedos.
Was Germany the only country to have submarines called U-Boats in World War 1?
Well, only the Germans called their submarines U-Boats, this was short for the german word unterseeboot which means submarine.
What did submarines look like in World War I?
Why don't you just Google "World War 1 Submarines?"
What kinds of submarines did the US use during World War 2?
The early SS and the newer GATO Class diesel submarines.
