World War II navigation

During World War II, navigation relied on a combination of celestial navigation, dead reckoning, radio signals, and maps. Celestial navigation used stars, the sun, and the moon to determine position. Dead reckoning involved calculating current location based on previous position, speed, and direction, often with tools like compasses and logs. Radio signals from known stations helped ships and aircraft triangulate their location. Maps and charts provided visual reference points. Combining these methods allowed military and civilian ships and aircraft to navigate accurately across vast and often featureless oceans or unfamiliar territory, crucial for strategic movements and safety.