The War at Sea:
Words to Know
Use the following words to complete the sentences:
convoy
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U-boats
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corvettes
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black pit
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wolf-pack
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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?
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Why did the Germans want control of the Atlantic?
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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.
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