Battle across the Atlantic faces winter seas and U boat threat
The article recalls World War II convoys facing a brutal Atlantic crossing amid winter gales and fog. It notes the peril of collision in rough seas and the difficulty in spotting periscope wakes, stressing vigilance as destroyer escorts protect troops and supplies critical to victory.
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North Atlantic
Stormy seas force convoy crews to risk watch duties
The bridge of a convoy ship stands as a perilous perch during storms as Coast Guard and Navy personnel rush to spot Uboats and marshal stragglers. They maintain ship-to-ship blinker light communications in lieu of blackout radios.
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