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How were merchant ships protected in World War 1?
Your teacher is probably referring to the "Convoy System" that was developed by the British Royal Navy & used by the Allies. It meant that merchant ships with the same cruising speeds traveled together in a group or "convoy". The group may be escorted by Navy warships that were capable of protecting the merchants from German U-boats, Q-ships, or surface raiders. Ships that were very slow, or fast would not travel in a convoy.
What did convoy system do?
The convoy system was used to prtect American ships carrying materials to Great Britain in 1940 and 1941. These merchant ships were protected by American Warships.
How many ships did the Uboat ships sink during World War 2?
Primarily over 2,000 merchant vessels, with a sprinkling of allied warships.
What were operations that protected American merchant ships in the Atlantic before the US entered World War 2?
Neutrality Patrols
What did Germany use to change the rules of the naval warfare?
Germany attacked merchant ships as they were not powerful enough to take on warships (battle fleets); they conducted "Guerre de Course" (Commerce Raiding).
Convoys?
A group of ships traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops and warships for protection.
What is Collective noun warships?
"Fleet" can be used for both warships and peaceable merchant ships. "Convoy" requires some warships, but may involve merchant ships being protected by the warships.
How were merchant ships protected in World War 1?
Your teacher is probably referring to the "Convoy System" that was developed by the British Royal Navy & used by the Allies. It meant that merchant ships with the same cruising speeds traveled together in a group or "convoy". The group may be escorted by Navy warships that were capable of protecting the merchants from German U-boats, Q-ships, or surface raiders. Ships that were very slow, or fast would not travel in a convoy.
What did convoy system do?
The convoy system was used to prtect American ships carrying materials to Great Britain in 1940 and 1941. These merchant ships were protected by American Warships.
What led to the creation of warships by the Phoenicians?
Their merchant ships being attacked by pirates
What led to the creation of the special warships by the Phoenicians?
Their merchant ships being attacked by pirates
In World War 2 how many ships did the you-boat sink?
3,000 Allied ships (175 warships; 2,825 merchant ships)
How many british ships were they in the spanish armada?
34 warships and 163 armed merchant vessels
What protected merchant ships?
Cannons aboard and gunboat escorts.
A group of ships?
armada is a fleet of warships.
How many ships did the Uboat ships sink during World War 2?
Primarily over 2,000 merchant vessels, with a sprinkling of allied warships.
What strategies did convoys use to help the allies combat German submarines?
Warships traveled with Merchant ships for protection.
