Background
A continuous campaign by the German Kriegsmarine to starve Britain into submission by sinking merchant convoys. Britain and its allies fought to keep the supply lines open.
Strategic Importance
The survival of Britain, the build-up for D-Day, and the supply of the Soviet Union all depended on winning this battle.
Naval Forces
Thousands of merchant ships, hundreds of U-boats, and hundreds of escort vessels.
Aviation Forces
Thousands of maritime patrol aircraft and carrier-based planes.
Historical Significance
The longest continuous military campaign of WWII. Victory was essential for the Allies to wage war in Europe.