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Estimates are unknown but very few. Finland had a tiny, primitive navy that they rarely used.However a Large number were destroyed by Finnish mines (Nearly 6400 laid in all).and Naval Sea Planes.Their were very few destroyed by other naval vessals except serveral by Finnish submarines and a number of German ships and Aircraft the Kreigsmarine permitted them to use.

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In World War 2 how many ships did the you-boat sink?

3,000 Allied ships (175 warships; 2,825 merchant ships)


Which allied warships did the Italian submarines sink in the battle of the Atlantic for 20 000 tons?

During the Battle of the Atlantic, Italian submarines sank several Allied warships, contributing to a total of approximately 20,000 tons. Notable sinkings included the British destroyers HMS Hurricane and HMS Daring, as well as merchant vessels that supported Allied operations. These actions were part of Italy's broader strategy to disrupt Allied supply lines during World War II. However, the overall impact of Italian submarines in the Atlantic was limited compared to their German counterparts.


What was convoy in World War 2?

A convoy was a method of sending allied cargo ships across the ocean in company, protected by warships. It was realised that U-boats would search for the convoy and try to attack, which gave the defending warships a chance of attacking the U-boats.


How did the Washington naval disarmament conference help support world peace efforts in the 1920s?

world leaders agreed to limit construction of large warships.


Who is the US naval leader during World War 1 who devised the convoy system to protect merchant ships crossing the Atlantic?

The U.S. naval leader during World War I who devised the convoy system to protect merchant ships crossing the Atlantic was Admiral William S. Sims. He recognized the vulnerability of unprotected ships to German U-boat attacks and advocated for a coordinated system of escorting merchant vessels with naval warships. This strategy significantly reduced shipping losses and improved the safety of transatlantic supply lines. Sims' approach played a crucial role in ensuring the success of Allied operations during the war.

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In World War 2 how many ships did the you-boat sink?

3,000 Allied ships (175 warships; 2,825 merchant ships)


How many ships did the Uboat ships sink during World War 2?

Primarily over 2,000 merchant vessels, with a sprinkling of allied warships.


Which allied warships did the Italian submarines sink in the battle of the Atlantic for 20 000 tons?

During the Battle of the Atlantic, Italian submarines sank several Allied warships, contributing to a total of approximately 20,000 tons. Notable sinkings included the British destroyers HMS Hurricane and HMS Daring, as well as merchant vessels that supported Allied operations. These actions were part of Italy's broader strategy to disrupt Allied supply lines during World War II. However, the overall impact of Italian submarines in the Atlantic was limited compared to their German counterparts.


What were the tonnages of shipping sunk by Japanese submarines during World War 2?

IJN subs were deployed for "fleet warfare", not merchant raiding. The costly job of sinking allied warships fell to the IJN sub fleet. It's estimated that IJN submarines sank less than 50 merchant ships during the war.


How did world war 2 effect Staten Island new york?

Heavy traffic in patrol boats, merchant vessels, and warships.


Which term refers to a large group of merchant vessels sailing together?

Merchant vessels sailing together was known as a convoy, much used in World War II, with escorting warships, and aircraft when possible.


Where were submarines used in world war 2?

German subs fought "Guerre de Course." (Merchant Sinkings) Japanese subs fought "Guerre de Escadre." (Warships vs Warships) US subs fought both.


Which was th best bomber in World War 2?

Most powerful was the B29 Superfortress. For the axis powers, the Val dive bomber sank the most allied warships.


What was convoy in World War 2?

A convoy was a method of sending allied cargo ships across the ocean in company, protected by warships. It was realised that U-boats would search for the convoy and try to attack, which gave the defending warships a chance of attacking the U-boats.


How did the Washington naval disarmament conference help support world peace efforts in the 1920s?

world leaders agreed to limit construction of large warships.


Who is the US naval leader during World War 1 who devised the convoy system to protect merchant ships crossing the Atlantic?

The U.S. naval leader during World War I who devised the convoy system to protect merchant ships crossing the Atlantic was Admiral William S. Sims. He recognized the vulnerability of unprotected ships to German U-boat attacks and advocated for a coordinated system of escorting merchant vessels with naval warships. This strategy significantly reduced shipping losses and improved the safety of transatlantic supply lines. Sims' approach played a crucial role in ensuring the success of Allied operations during the war.


When was the kamikaze planes invented?

Kamikaze were Japanese suicide pilots who attacked Allied warships during World War 2. The kamikaze plane's first flight took place in April 9, 1937.