Words to Know



Download 10.36 Kb.
Date15.01.2018
Size10.36 Kb.
#36074
The War at Sea:


Words to Know


Use the following words to complete the sentences:

convoy

U-boats

corvettes



black pit



wolf-pack





1. Groups of supply ships that sailed across the ocean. They were escorted by armed destroyers and/or aircraft, looking for enemy ships or submarines. ___________________________
2. Some of the naval ships guarding convoys were _______________________________ .
3. German submarines were also called ________________. This is short for under-sea boat.
4. The area or gap in the central part of the Atlantic ocean which air craft lacked the range to cover became known as the _________________.
5. A group of German submarines was known as a ______________________. This was a mass-attack tactic used against convoys by German U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic. The idea was to attack in packs and overwhelm the warships defending the convoy.

What was the Battle of the Atlantic? _______________________________________________


How long did it last? ________________________________________________________
Why was control of the Atlantic so important to the Allies?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Why did the Germans want control of the Atlantic?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

What are some reasons why German submarines Provide 4 reasons why the Allies were able to were able to dominate in the early stages of turn the tide against the U-boats and win the the Battle of the Atlantic? Battle of the Atlantic.




  1. ________________________ 1. ____________________________

  2. ________________________ 2. ____________________________

  3. ________________________ 3. ____________________________

  4. ________________________ 4. ____________________________

  5. ________________________


Download 10.36 Kb.

Share with your friends:




The database is protected by copyright ©ininet.org 2024
send message

    Main page