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WW2 Naval Warfare
WW2 naval warfare was fought in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, between the Allies and the Axis forces. Both forces utilized submarines, destroyers, and battleships including air force support and amphibious landings as part of the naval warfare.
401 Questions
Why was the Bismarck called the terror of the sea?
Because the British navy was trying to consolidate its resources to put it out of commission. Another words it was tying up the British navy.
Was the attack on Pearl Harbor a suicide mission?
No, it was not a suicide mission, but it was a surprise attack. The Japanese launched aircraft from six Aircraft Carriers, the planes that survived the attack returned to their carriers. The Japanese only lost 29 aircraft, 4 midget submarines and only had 65 soldiers killed or wounded in the attack. This was out of a total of 353 Japanese aircraft invoved in the attack.
The attack on Pearl Harbor was December 7th 1941, and Kamakaze pilots were not used until 1944.
Is there a list of World war 2 sunken tanker ships?
The SS Emidio was sunk off California in 1941. The SS Montebello was sunk in 1941. SS Coast Trader (Freighter) sunk in '42. SS Larry Doheny sunk in '42. All believed sunk by Japanese Submarines on the US West Coast.
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.
Is 20 knots fast for a submarine in world war 2?
On the surface, twenty knots is a very good speed (maybe a little too good) for a World War 2 sub. Submerged, speed fell off considerably because the hulls were not streamlined as they were after the war. Only Germany toward the end of the war developed submarines with streamlined hulls which made them very fast when underwater. One of them was a small sumbarine which was powered by hydrogen peroxide (rocket fuel) and it could do twenty knots submerged but was extremely dangerous to operate. The other was diesel-electric with a streamlined hull and other improvements which gave it a submerged speed of sixteen knots, a very fast underwater speed for WW2.
Where can you find the names of people who fought in World War 2?
there are no official lists of soldiers and unless you are granted permission by the armed services you cannot view any service lists. But there is a world war 2 memorial on the great lines playing field, gillingham. That memorial lists all the servicemen who died during world war two hope that helps xxx
Why was the US victory at Midway important in the fight against Japan?
The US victory at the Battle of Midway was a significant one for several reasons:
A. The war between the US & Japan began on December 7, 1941 and from that point forward Japan had been making success after success in the Pacific Theater;
B. Japan's attack on the US Naval Base on December 7th was a severe blow, although most of the US fleet was out on maneuvers;
C. Japan was having its way in the Pacific, taking over the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies and the Malay States;
D. Japan was also carving up China since 1931 & so far seemed invincible;
E. Both Japan & the US knew that naval control of key parts of the Pacific Ocean was going to establish which side would be victorious;
F. The Battle in the Midway Islands took place in June of 1942;
G. It was important for the US to have a major victory from a psychological point of view for the American public;
H. Japan sought to strike another major blow against the US navy at Midway and thus invested many warships into the Battle of Midway;
I. Generally speaking, both sides recognized the importance of aircraft carriers in the war;
J. The US victory over Japan at Midway cost the Japanese Imperial Navy 4 of its important aircraft carriers while the US lost only one; and
K. The result of the victory destroyed for good any myth that Japan could easily win the war against the US with its naval fleet in the Pacific. This victory, a major one, was only 7 months since the attack on Pearl Harbor. Thus from both a military point of view and for the positive impact it had on the American people, the victory was significant. The importance of it cannot be overestimated.
What are names of WW2 bronze star recipients?
Oh, isn't that a lovely question! There were thousands of brave individuals who received the Bronze Star during World War II for their acts of courage and service. Each one of them is like a happy little tree in a vast forest, adding beauty and strength to the world. If you're looking for specific names, you might want to explore historical records or visit a local veterans' organization for more information.
What three changes to Indian Society brought about World War 2?
Changes to Indian society had nothing to do with the onset of WW2.
Changes to Indian society had nothing to do with the onset of WW2.
When was the uss tj Gary der 326 decomissioned?
USS Thomas J. Gary (DE/DER-326) was decommissioned on 22 October 1973 after nearly thirty years of service. She was simultaneously struck from the Naval Vessel Registry, transferred to Tunisia, and re-named President Bourgiba. She served the Tunisian government for nearly nineteen years before a major fire in 1992 caused extensive damage, forcing her removal from service.
How big was the Italian navy in world war 2?
At the start of WW2 the Italian Navy was only slightly smaller than the British Royal Navy. The Italians had 2 full size battleships, 19 cruisers and over 120 destroyers. They lost because of poor tactics, bad communications and lack of fuel.
Why were machine guns encased in metal barrels filled with water during World War 2?
This water-jacket was to keep the barrel cool .
What was the largest US Naval ship excluding Aircraft Carriers?
The Iowa-class battleships, four of which were built:
USS Iowa (BB-61)
USS New Jersey (BB-62)
USS Missouri (BB-63)
USS Wisconsin (BB-64)
How many American planes in the marianes turkey shoot?
The U.S. Navy had approximately 915 combat aircraft (fighters, dive-bombers, and torpedo bombers) on fifteen aircraft carriers during the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.
What were Germany's advantages and disadvantages at sea warfare?
first answer:
The main advantage German had is that they had a large, advanced, and well-trained submarine force, which allowed them to take a heavy toll in merchant ships. The main disadvantage is that that's all they had. Their surface fleet was really forced to stay in the harbor after 1942 or so, and that made it an easy target for allied planes.
My answer:
I agree with the above information and would add several points.
1. Disadvantage-The geography hindered German access to the North Atlantic with either submarines or surface ships. Any German vessel built (in Germany) would have to steam around the British Isles to get from the North Sea to the North Atlantic Ocean. Of course, then the ships would have to return back to Germany or occupied Norway or France. This was dangerous because the British Royal Navy & British RAF could intercept & sink the German vessels. This was a fundamental problem because the primary purpose of the German Navy was offensive and aimed at British shipping, mainly in the Atlantic Ocean.
The other adverse impact that geography had was on weather forecasting for military purposes. Most future weather comes from the west, out of reach of the German military's normal ability to collect relevant weather data. The British & Americans would be able to predict future weather with much more accuracy than the Germans. The Germans established secret weather collection stations across the North Atlantic on various occasions.
2. Disadvantage-The German Naval Doctrine & Strategy for the the use of surface warships in the interdiction mission was flawed. The German naval leadership continued this doctrine from the First World War without much thought to it real practical application in an era of improved communications and air-power.
It was very expensive & inefficient to build and use battleships or battlecruisers (Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Bismarck, Tirpitz, etc.) to hunt down enemy merchant ships in the Atlantic Ocean. They can not hide like a submarine, cost in money & steel exceeds that of a hundred submarines, and they require much more money, time & effort to repair, refuel & rearm. They would be out-numbered when facing the British Royal Navy (or French Navy earlier & the US Navy later). They are vulnerable to air or submarine attack. If their mobility at sea was ever reduced because of damage, then it would be almost impossible for these ships to escape back to a safe base before they were intercepted & sunk by the enemy.
The Germans did not have any light cruisers or destroyers capable of the long ranges & speed necessary for escorting these battleships & battle cruisers into the North Atlantic. The Germans had no capability of rearming or refueling these ships at sea or in any other location besides their established bases in Germany, Norway or France.
The navies of Britain, France & the United States were each much more capable of fighting a sustained campaign involving surface combat in the Atlantic Ocean. So the Germans were at severe disadvantage in this type of naval warfare.
Did the US Naval force out strength the Japanese Naval forces near the Philippines in WWII?
That depends upon which time frame during the war you are referring to. At the start of the Pacific War in December 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy was superior in numbers to the U.S. Navy in every major warship category in the Pacific...aircraft carriers (10-3), battleships (10-9), heavy cruisers (18-13), light cruisers (17-11), destroyers (111-80), and submarines (64-55). At the time of the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944, however, the U.S. Navy had an overwhelming superiority in warships and continued to grow every month while the Imperial Navy could not replace it's losses.
Did the Japanese in World War 2 use the English alphabet in their code messages?
Yes, the latin, (English), letters were typed in and cypher text came out of the enciphering machine and vice versa when a message was received.
What is the biggest battleship of all time?
There were two , the Yamato and the Musashi , from the Yamato class battleship built by the Japanese : they were the heaviest and most powerfully armed battleships ever constructed , displacing 72,800 tonnes at full load and armed with nine 46 cm (18.1 inch) main guns . ~ see related link below .
What are the circles for on the World War 2 planes?
the 'circles' that are mentioned in the question are in fact called 'roundels' and were made up of two rings around an inner circle, and coloured red,white and blue. They identified the aircraft as being British. German 'planes carried a swastika.
Is HMS victory being scrapped?
No. However the original HMS Victory (almost) doesn't exist anymore. She has been (almost) completely rebuilt with NEW WOOD.
How were most of the battles fought in the pacific?
The Pacific as the name implies is an ocean. Consequently the Pacific Theater was a naval war fought by primarily by surface warships such as destroyers, cruisers and aircraft carriers.
US subs sank merchant vessels as well as men of war. Torpedo boats operated in the Southern Pacific regions. Any land battles occurred with US Naval Infantry (US Marines). Exceptions were General MacArthur's command in the Philipines and General Stilwell's campaigns in the CBI theater (China-Burma-India).
