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After unsuccessful attempts in 1915-16 with the U-boat blockade, in January 1917 Germany took the gamble of announcing unrestricted submarine warfare. Labeled the U-boat campaign, the aim was to sink all enemy and neutral merchant ships in the Atlantic and starve the Allies into surrender. This was almost successful, losses between February and July 1917 averaged 600,000 tons per month and in April Britain was restricted to 6 weeks wheat supply. Unfortunately in the same month the USA joined the war, and David Lloyd George came up with the convoy system. This involved larger numbers of merchant ships sailing together as warships provided protection. This was extremely successful, losses were substantially decreased and the Germans gamble failed. The British navy had played a significant role in the eventual defeat of Germany. Ahh.... & then there's WW2. Again, for a limited period, the predation of the U boat was very serious indeed. Many, many merchant ships were lost. As in WW1 the most used method of destruction was on the surface at night. Until the Allies were able to close the 'Air Gap', the parts of the Atlantic Ocean not overflown by long range aircraft detecting submarine movements, the wolf packs had a free run in destroying Allied shipping. The most successful U boat captain was Otto Kretchmer. Eventually the life expectancy of the U boat crew became very, very limited.
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What was the name for the campaign against German U-boats in World War 2?
Britain's name for it was the battle of the Atlantic. Since it was Britain that needed the supplies (America just supplied the supplies).
How many German soldiers wounded in the battle of Britain?
The Battle of Britain was an air campaign. No German soldiers were wounded, only airmen.
What nation was successful resisting German invasion?
Britain and Russia
What is the Battle of Britain and why was it important?
The Battle of Britain was a significant air campaign fought between July and October 1940 during World War II, in which the Royal Air Force (RAF) defended the United Kingdom against large-scale attacks by the German Luftwaffe. It marked the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces and was crucial in preventing a German invasion of Britain. The successful defense not only bolstered British morale but also demonstrated that air power could be decisive in warfare, ultimately influencing the course of the war in favor of the Allies.
How did the US government respond to German campaign against European Jews?
The US government did not do anything during the German campaign against European Jews. The US did not do anything until after WW II.
What hapened during the battle of Britain 1940?
During the 1940 Battle of Britain, the German Air Force waged a bombing campaign over Britain.
Great Britain held out against the German attack at the battle of?
The Battle of Britain..
Did the luftwaffe permit the Italian air force to use German transport aircraft in the battle of Britain?
They did but not in the Battle of Britain that was just a bombing campaign
What was the purpose of convoys?
During World War I, the convoy tactic employed by the Triple Alliance (particularly, Great Britain) in the second half of the war was vitally important to their final victory. Until convoying was put into practice, the German submarine campaign was starving Great Britain into surrender; afterwards, the ocean campaign was virtually won, and final victory was rendered possible.
Determined to win against the Americans king George hired German soldiers to fight for Britain?
Yes, King George hired German soldiers to fight for Britain
What was at stake during the battle of Britain?
The Battle of Britain, fought from July to October 1940, was a critical conflict in World War II, with the United Kingdom's survival at stake. The German Luftwaffe aimed to gain air superiority to facilitate an invasion of Britain, threatening its sovereignty and freedom. A successful German campaign could have shifted the balance of power in Europe, potentially leading to Axis domination. The British victory ultimately marked a turning point, bolstering Allied morale and delaying German plans for invasion.
What planes did Britain use in the dogfights against German?
Mostly Spitfires and Hurricanes, but there were others.
