Media Backgrounder Battle of the Atlantic The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest military campaign of the Second World War, beginning in September 1939 and concluding almost six years later with the surrender of Germany on 8 May 1945 9.72 Kb. 1
The Battle of the Atlantic O keep the vital flow of men and supplies going between North America and Europe, where they could be used in the fighting, while the Germans wanted to cut these supply lines 8 Kb. 1
Napoleon and The Empire Stability was achieved. Peace was also achieved, temporarily. Ten years of off and on battles with Austria, Britain and other members of the coalitions were halted in 1802. Tensions remained however, and as a ‘career general’ 17.53 Kb. 1