The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest running campaign of the Second World War, beginning in 1939 and continuing through until the end of the war in 1945.
It was essential that Britain, as a island nation, maintained good shipping routes across the Atlantic in order that essential supplies and cargo be transported from the Americas to British ports. The Germans attempted to thwart these ships with the use of U-Boats, the Kreigsmarine and the Luftwaffe. In contrast to land battles the front was large and ever-changing, and although the U-boats were largely defeated by 1943 the campaign continued to be waged until the war's end.
It was interesting to read about the struggle the Allies faced as they were fighting against Nazi U-boats. He makes some interesting points too, for example relating to the stance the UK and US were taken at the end of the war.
At page 173, Ireland states: “Five survived to surrender.” Simple sentences like this makes one think of how brutal the war was, or, indeed, any war is. I think it was more poignant because it was so simply stated.
I would recommend this book to anybody who studies the history of the period. There are so many details on types of U-boats and convoys. It’s very likely that I will check this book again when I start reading on this period in my second year at university.
5/5 stars
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It was interesting to read about the struggle the Allies faced as they were fighting against Nazi U-boats. He makes some interesting points too, for example relating to the stance the UK and US were taken at the end of the war.
At page 173, Ireland states: “Five survived to surrender.” Simple sentences like this makes one think of how brutal the war was, or, indeed, any war is. I think it was more poignant because it was so simply stated.
I would recommend this book to anybody who studies the history of the period. There are so many details on types of U-boats and convoys. It’s very likely that I will check this book again when I start reading on this period in my second year at university.
5/5 stars
Read the full review [link=http://www.coffeeandbooks.co.uk/the-battle-of-the-atlantic-by-bernard-ireland/]here[/link]
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Magnificently told, astonishingly detailed, combining historical record with the personal reminiscences of some of those involved.
Shields Gazette - August 2011
Magnificently told, astonishingly detailed, combining historical record with the personal reminiscences of some of those involved.
Shields Gazette - August 2011
