Historical Events tagged with "karl donitz"
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Military & Warfare
End of the Second Happy Time for U-boats
July 19th, 1942 82 years ago
American naval tactics began to significantly disrupt German U-boat operations in the Atlantic, marking a turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic. The convoy system, which organized merchant ships for mutual protection, showcased its effectiveness against submarine attacks. As U-boats retreated to the central Atlantic, the balance of naval power began to shift, impacting shipping routes and wartime logistics.
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