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What is the designation of the U.S. Navy Escort Carrier in the text?

  • CVE-29 (correct)
  • U-442
  • S-079
  • DD-432

What was the primary function of escort carriers?

  • To transport troops and supplies across the Atlantic.
  • To provide continuous air cover for slow-moving merchant convoys. (correct)
  • To provide air cover for fast-moving battleships.
  • To conduct bombing raids on enemy coastal cities.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an escort carrier compared to a larger fleet carrier?

  • They were less well armed and armored.
  • They were smaller in size.
  • They were faster. (correct)
  • They carried fewer planes.

What type of aircraft is shown being readied for takeoff in the image with the caption "80-G-K-15217. Flight operations on board a CVE: A Grumman F6F Hellcat is being readied for take-off."?

<p>Grumman F6F Hellcat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary subject of the photos mentioned in the text?

<p>The sinking of a German U-boat by a U.S. Navy escort carrier. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the advantage of escort carriers being cheaper and quicker to build?

<p>They could be more easily deployed and replaced if damaged or lost. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation "CVE" stand for in the context of the text?

<p>Carrier, Escort Vessel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ship pictured in the photo captioned "S-079, Captain Frank K.B.Wheeler collection. Bridge scene on board USS Kearny (DD-432) in the cold North Atlantic, 1944."?

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Which of the following books focuses specifically on German submarine activities along the US and Canadian Atlantic coasts?

<p>Operation Drumbeat: The Dramatic True Story of Germany’s First U-Boat Attacks Along the American Coast in World II (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these sources provides insight into war logs kept by German U-boat headquarters?

<p>German Navy U-Boat (Submarine) Headquarters War Logs from World War II (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which source offers a detailed account of the entire Battle of the Atlantic, covering the period from May 1943 to May 1945?

<p>History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Vol.X—The Atlantic Battle Won, May 1943–May 1945 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which source offers insights into the U-boat war in the Caribbean?

<p>The U-Boat War In The Caribbean: Opportunities Lost (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which source is written by a former German Kriegsmarine Grand Admiral?

<p>The Conduct of the War at Sea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which source specifically details the role of Allied intelligence gathering in the Battle of the Atlantic?

<p>ULTRA and the Campaign Against the U-Boats in World War II (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book provides a detailed account of the U.S. Navy's role in World War II, including the Battle of the Atlantic?

<p>The Official Chronology of the U.S. Navy in World War II (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which source explores the history of convoy routing and the role of the United States Naval Administration during World War II?

<p>The Official Chronology of the U.S.Navy in World War II (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the German submarine force in the Battle of the Atlantic?

<p>To disrupt Allied shipping lanes and prevent supplies from reaching Britain and the Soviet Union. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a participant in the Battle of the Atlantic?

<p>Italian Navy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main role of the Allied merchant convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic?

<p>To transport troops and equipment to the European theater. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate total number of Allied merchant ships sunk in the Battle of the Atlantic?

<p>3,500 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nature of the surface escorts often utilized by the Allies in the early stages of the Battle of the Atlantic?

<p>Outdated and often inadequate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text mentions the 'Arctic convoys to the USSR'. What was the primary purpose of these convoys?

<p>To deliver supplies and aid to the Soviet Union. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the approximate total casualties for the German submarine force in the Battle of the Atlantic?

<p>30,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a major factor contributing to the Allied success in the Battle of the Atlantic?

<p>The introduction of new, faster U-boats by the Germans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Battle of the Atlantic

A military campaign during WWII between Allied naval forces and German U-boats.

U-Boat

German submarines used extensively during the Battle of the Atlantic.

Merchant convoys

Groups of ships sailing together for mutual protection against attack.

Losses in the Battle

The Allies lost 3,500 merchant ships and 175 warships during the battle.

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Sailor casualties

Approximately 72,200 Allied naval and merchant sailors died.

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German submarine losses

Germany lost 783 U-boats and about 30,000 sailors in the conflict.

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Depth charge

An explosive device used to target submarines underwater.

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USS Kearny (DD-432)

A U.S. Navy destroyer that served during World War II, known for its role in the North Atlantic.

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Escort Carrier

A type of aircraft carrier built for protection of convoys, smaller and cheaper than fleet carriers.

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CVE-29 USS Santee

A specific escort carrier in the U.S. Navy, known for its role in WWII.

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Grumman F6F Hellcat

A fighter aircraft used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps during WWII, known for its effectiveness.

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Convoy System

A method of protecting merchant ships by grouping them together with naval escorts.

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Hunter-Killer Groups

Naval task forces designed to locate and destroy enemy submarines.

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Baby Flattops

Informal term for escort carriers that were smaller than fleet carriers.

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Convoy Routing

The strategy used to group merchant ships for protection during transit across the Atlantic.

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German U-Boat Activities

Actions taken by German submarines along the Atlantic coast of the U.S. and Canada during WWII.

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ULTRA Intelligence

British cryptography program that deciphered German communications, aiding the Allies against U-boats.

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Technical Intelligence

Gathering and analysis of information from Allied communications about U-boat operations.

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German Navy Headquarters Logs

Documentation of U-boat operations and strategies from German submarine command during WWII.

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U-Boat Casualties

The losses suffered by German submarines and their crews during the Battle of the Atlantic.

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The Conduct of War at Sea

An essay by German admiral Karl Dönitz on naval strategy and the U-boat campaign.

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Operation Drumbeat

The first U-boat attacks on the American coastline, marking a significant phase in the Battle of the Atlantic.

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Study Notes

Battle of the Atlantic

  • The Battle of the Atlantic was a major naval conflict in World War II
  • German U-boats and surface ships fought against Allied forces
  • Allied convoys were crucial for supplying Britain and the Soviet Union
  • The ultimate cost of victory in the Atlantic was high, with thousands of merchant ships and sailors lost on both sides
  • Allied forces lost over 3,500 merchant ships and 72,200 merchant and naval seamen during the conflict
  • The German navy lost 783 U-boats and an estimated 30,000 sailors

Convoy System

  • Essential for supplying the British and Soviet Union
  • Supported the building up of US forces
  • Involved convoys of ships traveling together in the Atlantic ocean

Allied Navy

  • Faced German U-Boats and surface ships in Atlantic
  • Included the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Navy, and Royal Canadian Navy
  • Escorted convoys to protect them

German Navy Tactics

  • Used submarines (U-boats) and surface ships to attack Allied convoys
  • Attempted to disrupt the flow of supplies

Depth Charges

  • Used by Allied naval vessels to destroy submarines
  • A type of bomb that detonates underwater, inflicting damage to enemy submarines

Escort Carriers

  • Used to protect convoys of ships
  • Conducted air attacks on German U-Boats

Sources and Further Reading

  • Multiple books and documents from various authors, relating to the topic were provided to provide further insight into the Battle of the Atlantic

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