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Remembering the Battle of the Atlantic Long War At Sea
A compact history notes the 1939 to 1945 Battle of the Atlantic, U boats and convoys, ship losses, and Canadian navy casualties. It recalls Athenia and last convoy, 2 603 merchant ships sunk, 50 000 sailors lost, and commemoration flights. The piece links Churchill’s worries, harsh sea conditions, and Allied escorts. It compares the war at sea to the Charge of the Light Brigade with a note on U boats replacing cannons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
North Atlantic
Manitoba
Winston Churchill
Atlantic
Light Brigade