Submarines were crucial in World War II for their role in naval warfare, particularly in disrupting enemy supply lines through strategic blockades and attacks on merchant ships. The German U-boats targeted Allied shipping in the Atlantic, significantly impacting logistics and resource availability. Conversely, Allied submarines, especially in the Pacific, played a vital role in undermining Japanese naval strength and disrupting their supply chains. Their stealth and ability to operate underwater made them formidable tools in achieving naval supremacy.
The submarines attacked Pearl Harbor
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During World War 2, it is reported that over 2,000 variants of Japanese Submarines were used during World War 2. Out of this, it is estimated that 10,000s were likely to be used during WW2.
Wolfpack
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Underseaboats.U-boats
The British lost 76 submarines during WWII.
Both sides, the Allies and the Axis, had submarines when WW2 started.
Underseaboats.U-boats
52
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