Basics
What war was the Battle of the Atlantic part of?
World War II
What were German submarines called?
U-boats
Was Canada important in the Battle of the Atlantic?
Yes
What is a convoy?
A group of ships traveling together
Did the Allies eventually win the Battle of the Atlantic?
Yes
Which ocean did this battle take place in?
The Atlantic Ocean
What tactic did U-boats use to attack groups of ships?
Wolf pack
What did Canada mainly provide?
Ships and escorts
Why did ships travel in convoys?
For protection
Why was winning this battle important?
It kept supplies flowing to Europe
Which two main sides were fighting?
Allies vs Axis
What technology helped detect submarines underwater?
Sonar
What city was a major convoy starting point?
Halifax
What was the biggest danger to convoys?
U-boats
What would have happened if Germany had won?
Britain could have run out of supplies
What was the main goal of the Allies?
To safely transport supplies to Europe
What code did the Germans use to send secret messages?
Enigma code
What branch of the military protected convoys?
Navy
Besides submarines, what else threatened ships?
Aircraft or mines
What helped turn the battle in favor of the Allies?
Better technology and more ships
What was the main goal of Germany?
To sink Allied ships and cut off supplies
What invention helped Allies find ships using radio waves?
Radar
Why was Canada’s location important?
It was between Europe and North America
What happened to sailors if their ship sank in cold water?
Risk of hypothermia or death
Around how long did the Battle of the Atlantic last?
About 6 years (1939–1945)