Atlantic, Battle of the (1939–1945)
Abstract The Battle of the Atlantic was fought to secure the sea lanes vital to Allied victory in the Second World War. Allied objectives in the Atlantic, such as the blockade of Axis Europe, the securing of sea movements, and the projection of military power, were obtainable without direct attack o...
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| Format: | Other/Unknown Material |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781444338232.wbeow046 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/9781444338232.wbeow046 |
| Summary: | Abstract The Battle of the Atlantic was fought to secure the sea lanes vital to Allied victory in the Second World War. Allied objectives in the Atlantic, such as the blockade of Axis Europe, the securing of sea movements, and the projection of military power, were obtainable without direct attack on Germany's essential maritime interests. As a result, this was not a “battle” in the traditional sense, but a series of distinct campaigns in response to German initiatives. Solid organization to control and protect shipping through Naval Control of Shipping (NCS) and naval intelligence networks, through the establishment of mercantile convoys, and the cover of a powerful fleet formed the foundation of successful Allied defense of the north Atlantic. |
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