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World War II - Battle of the Atlantic
This page contains information and resources on the Battle of the Atlantic including the significant naval engagements of this struggle.
Significant Battle of the Atlantic Engagements:
September 3, 1939 - May 7, 1945 |
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December 13, 1939 |
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January - March 1941 |
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May 24, 1941 |
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May 18 - 27, 1941 |
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February 11- 13, 1942 |
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May 1942 - November 1944 |
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December 31, 1942 |
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December 26, 1943 |
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April 28, 1944 |
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April - May 1945 |
Battle of the Atlantic Resources:
American Merchant Marine at War
Dedicated to the mariners who died in service of their country during all wars, including Revolutionary War, World War II, Korea, Vietnam; and their U.S. Naval Armed Guard shipmates.
The Atlantic War - World War II Database
Extensive history and analysis of the Battle of the Atlantic from the World War II Database.
The Battle-Cruiser Scharnhorst
Mike Kemble's history and photos of the German Battle Cruiser Scharnhorst - sunk at the Battle of the North Cape.
Overview of the Battle of the Atlantic from Veterans Affairs Canada.
Battle Of The Atlantic 1939- 1945
Mike Kemble's summary and photos from the Battle of the Atlantic.
Battle of the Atlantic - Liverpool Museums
Extensive collection on the Battle of the Atlantic.
Battle of the Atlantic Memorial
A Canadian military memorial dedicated to the brave men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Navy who perished in the Battle of the Atlantic.
A database of the SL and OS and the KMS and MKS series of convoy that sailed to and from the South Atlantic/ Gibraltar and the UK 1939 - 1945. Now extended to world-wide convoys with the addition of the Arnold Hague convoy database.
A community tribute to those who served in the Merchant Navy during WW2, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Operation Berlin - Scharnhorst & Gneisenau
Detailed narrative of Operation Berlin - Scharnhorst and Gneisenau's successful Atlantic raiding operation from January - March, 1941.
A fitting tribute to all the veteran's that served in this often 'forgotten fleet' of WW2. The story of the RNPS and the part they played in the Battle Of The Atlantic deserves to remembered.
Mike Kemble's history and photos of the HMS Royal Oak - sunk at Scapa Flow in October 1939.
Sub and U-boat Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources dedicated to World War II submarines and U-boats.
Battle of the River Plate:
December 13, 1939 |
Study from the Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–1945.
Battle of the River Plate - The Art of Battle
Jonathan Webb's animated battle map from the Weider History Network.
Battle of the River Plate - History Learning Site
History Learning Site's overview on the Battle of the River Plate in 1939.
Langsdorff of the Graf Spee Prince of Honor is the definitive book that details the roles of Captain Langsdorff and the Graf Spee in the events leading to the Battle of the River Plate.
Sinking of the Bismarck:
May 18 - 27, 1941 |
Bismarck Resources:
Admiral Hipper & Blücher & Prinz Eugen
Website about the heavy cruisers Admiral Hipper & Blücher & Prinz Eugen. Stories, photographs, technical details, drawings, models, discussion forum and much more.
Photos and account of the Bismarck and its sinking from Mike Kemble.
Battleship Bismarck Legend Lives
This site is dedicated to battleship Bismarck and those who died during the course of operation Rheinubung.
Web site about the battleships Bismarck & Tirpitz. Stories, photographs, technical details, drawings, models, discussion forum, Hilfskreuzer and much more.
H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood
Official web site of the H.M.S. Hood Association, the veterans and families of H.M.S. Hood. Thorough compilation of historical information, references, data, imagery and links concerning British battle cruiser H.M.S. Hood and crew. Hood's true home on the World Wide Web.
Details the events that led to the sinking of these historic ships.
KBismarck.com - The Battleship Bismarck
History, technical data, drawings and photos of the German World War II battleship Bismarck, sunk by the British in May 1941.
Photos and account of the sinking of the HMS Hood by the German pocket battleship Bismarck.
Includes detailed information on the ship and its crew.
U.S. Naval History & Heritage Command - German Battleship Bismarck
Information on how U.S. cooperated with the British to locate the German battleship Bismarck.
Other European & African Theater Resource Collections:
Additional Resources:
World War II German Naval Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the Germany's World War II ships and U-boats.
World War II British Naval Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the British Navy in World War II.
World War II U.S. Naval Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the U.S. Navy in World War II.
World War II Submarine Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to Allied and Axis submarines in World War II.
World War II Ships and Naval Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the World War II ships and navies.
World War II Naval Personal Stories and Accounts
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources dedicated to World War II personal accounts.
World War 2 Armed Forces & Military Units
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources focused on Axis and Allied militaries.
World War II Pictures and Photos
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources with pictures and photos from and related to World War II.
European & African Theater Battles and Campaigns - 1939-1942
This map plots the the locations of 103 significant World War II battles and campaigns on the Western Front, Eastern Front, Italy, Africa and the Middle East from 1939-1942. Below the map is a listing of these battles and campaigns sorted by date.
European & African Theater Battles and Campaigns - 1943-1945
This map plots the the locations of the 167 significant World War II battles and campaigns on the Western Front, Eastern Front, Italy and North Africa from 1943-1945. Below the map is a listing of these battles and campaigns sorted by date.
Detailed index of EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to World War II. This includes battles, maps, pictures, photos, documents, timelines, museums, forums, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, the European, African and Pacific war theaters, ships, u-boats, naval forces, aircraft, aviation, air forces, tanks, weapons, personal stories, military units, militaria, collectibles, books, video clips and special World War II topics.