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The battle of the Atlantic was especially important to Britain, as it desperately needed the goods, oil and equipment imported by sea from the US to be able to continue the fight against Germany. Had the U-boats succeeded in sinking the merchant ships faster than replacement ships could be built, Britain would probably have been forced to sue for peace, and the war in Europe would have been over before the US had made up its mind whether or not to declare war on Germany itself.
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∙ 12y agoIn both WW1 & WW2 the Germans used submarine warfare to sink many ships, by far the majority of these ships were British. Particularly in WW2 these losses were very serious. Merchant vessels were protected by surface warships, using Asdic & by trvelling in convoy. Most ships were sunk at night, the submarine using torpedoes on the surface. Huge liners, such as the Queen Elizabeth were so fast that escort vessels could not keep up with them, but also so fast that the submarine could not attack them either. They carried up to 15 000 troops at a time. The greatest threat to the submarine came from detection from aircraft. However the 'Air gap' was an area of the Atlantic which allied aircraft could not overfly until the arrival of the long range Consolidated Liberator in 1943. The change of fortune was dramatic & sudden, from sinking ships at will the submarine became hunted rather than the hunter.
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What was the number of troops involved in both sides of the battle in the battle of Atlantic?
how many troops were involoved in both sides of the battle of Atlantic
What was the Battle of Britain and the Battle of the Atlantic?
US merchant vessels trying to ferry supplies to Britain across the Atlantic Ocean, and Germany's submarines trying to sink them before they reached their distination. That was the "Battle of the Atlantic."
What countries were involved in the battle of the Atlantic?
The main participants in the Battle of the Atlantic were Germany, Britain, and Canada, and later the United States. It was the longest battle of World War 2.
What was the the longest lasting military engagement of World War 2?
The Battle of the Atlantic from 1939 to the defeat of Germany in 1945 .
How many allied warships were sunk by the Italian submarines in the battle of the Atlantic?
109 ships of 593,864 tons in Atlantic
What year was the Battle of the Atlantic?
the battle of the Atlantic was from 1935 to 1945
What is the battle of Atlantic?
a battle
Where did the Battle of the Atlantic occur?
In the Atlantic
Five most important battles of world war 1 and of world war 2?
World War 2 Battle of Stalingrad Battle of Britain Battle of the Atlantic Battle for Midway Battle of Leningrad
Which battle was the most important El Alamein Stalingrad Battle of Britain Battle of the Atlantic or D-Day?
Choosing the most important World War II battle out of the group of El Alamein, Stalingrad, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, and D-Day is not easy. The Battle of Britain is arguably the most important, however, because without Great Britain's success in it, none of the other battles would have taken place; moreover, Germany's might would have grown terrifyingly, as a result.
What role did airplanes play in the Battle of the Atlantic?
What role did airplanes play in the Battle of the Atlantic?
Who won the Battle of the Atlantic of the Atlantic campaign?
the allies won the battle to control the alantic
Why was the Battle of the Atlantic important to the war effort?
The Battle of the Atlantic was very important to both Britain and Germany because Britain needed to control the seas between itself ant the United States to be able to receive supplies from them. The Germans wanted the Atlantic because they knew that if Britain was unable to receive supplies for war, they would have to surrender.
What was the number of troops involved in both sides of the battle in the battle of Atlantic?
how many troops were involoved in both sides of the battle of Atlantic
Did the japanese submarines and warships dispatched to the atlantic play an important role in the south atlantic during the battle of the atlantic for the axis navies?
The Japanese military did not cooperate with the axis navies. Their enemies were in the Pacific Ocean, so they would not have sent ships to the Atlantic. The allies controlled the locks at Panama, so if Japanese ships wanted access to the Atlantic, they would have had to have sailed south between South America and Antarctica. So, no, the Japanese subs and ships did not play an important role in the "battle of the Atlantic", whatever that would have been.
Who won the Atlantic battle during world war 2?
The Battle of the Atlantic was won by Britain and her Allies .
What was the Battle of Britain and the Battle of the Atlantic?
US merchant vessels trying to ferry supplies to Britain across the Atlantic Ocean, and Germany's submarines trying to sink them before they reached their distination. That was the "Battle of the Atlantic."
