Atlantic U-boat campaign

The Atlantic U-boat campaign was a naval effort by Germany during World War II to disrupt Allied supply lines across the Atlantic Ocean. German submarines (U-boats) targeted cargo ships carrying troops, equipment, and supplies from North America and other regions to Europe. By sinking these ships, Germany aimed to weaken the Allies’ ability to maintain their armies and sustain the war effort. The campaign involved intense submarine warfare, convoy defenses, and technological innovations, ultimately shaping the Battle of the Atlantic and influencing the outcome of the war.