Warships traveled with Merchant ships for protection.
Warships traveled with Merchant ships for protection.
Warships traveled with Merchant ships for protection.
Warships traveled with Merchant ships for protection.
Warships traveled with merchant ships for protection
Warships traveled with Merchant ships for protection.
Warships traveled with merchant ships for protection
Warships traveled with Merchant ships for protection.
Warships traveled with merchant ships for protection
They had difficulty in combating merchant convoys to and from their overseas allied nations, as German submarines were a huge threat. Their main tactic was the use of depth-charges, which even if they did not hit the submarine directly, created an overpressure effect which could rupture a sub's hull. They also relied heavily upon heavily-armed naval escorts which had the capacity to fire ship-borne torpedoes, as well as upon their own submarines to track and hunt down German and Japanese ones.
German Submarines tasked with destroying convoys bringing arms and food to Britain.
World War II submarines, particularly the German U-boats and Allied submarines like the American Gato-class, played crucial roles in naval warfare. U-boats were primarily used for attacking Allied shipping in the Atlantic, employing tactics such as wolfpacks to overwhelm convoys. Submarines were equipped with advanced technology for the time, including sonar and torpedoes, allowing for stealthy and effective strikes. The war saw significant advancements in submarine design and capabilities, influencing naval strategies in subsequent conflicts.
Warships traveled with Merchant ships for protection.