Battle of the North Atlantic
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, World War II, Ships, Naval History, Aircraft, Airplanes
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, German History
- Date: September 3, 1939-May 4, 1945
Article abstract: Type of action: Air and sea battle in World War II. Result: Eventual decisive victory for Allied forces.
The Battle of the North Atlantic began on September 3, 1939, with the sinking of the British liner Athenia by the German submarine U-30. At the time, neither side was prepared for what was to follow. Germany had only fifty-six operational submarines of which only twenty-two were suited for service in the Atlantic Ocean. The British did not attach a high priority to planning and equipment for antisubmarine warfare, thinking that they...
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