U-boat warfare

U-boat warfare involved submarines used primarily by Germany during World War I and World War II to disrupt enemy shipping. U-boats would patrol the oceans, stealthily targeting military and commercial vessels to cut off supplies and weaken opponents. They employed tactics like torpedo attacks and underwater ambushes, often sinking ships without warning. This form of warfare created significant threats to shipping lanes, prompting nations to develop countermeasures such as convoy systems and anti-submarine technologies. U-boat warfare significantly impacted naval strategy, emphasizing underwater stealth and endurance in naval combat.