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Battle of the Atlantic

The Battle of the Atlantic was a pivotal naval conflict during World War II, where Nazi Germany's U-boat fleet clashed with the Allied powers in intense submarine warfare and countermeasures to secure vital sea lanes.

In World War II's European Theatre, Britain faced its greatest threat to defeat as Vice Admiral Karl Dönitz's U-Boat strategy sought to starve the UK into submission by sinking vital shipping.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Grey Wolves

1. Grey Wolves

Aired: Jul 7, 2002

Next episode, a chilling revelation unfolds as fresh evidence from British sa...

Episode 2 Keeping Secrets

2. Keeping Secrets

Aired: Jul 14, 2002

German U-boats assert control over the Atlantic, while Naval Intelligence int...

Episode 3 The Hunted

3. The Hunted

Aired: Jul 21, 2002

Next episode: "The Battle of the Atlantic: Karl Dönitz's U-Boat Fleet"

Info about Battle of the Atlantic

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:War, Documentary, History