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How the Allies Crushed Hitler's U-Boat Campaign | Battle of the Atlantic Part 2

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Craig and Garauv delve into the Battle of the Atlantic, unpacking how the Allies gradually gained the upper hand in a brutal, protracted maritime struggle. They begin by outlining the central objective: keeping transatlantic convoys moving to supply Britain with essential war materials while denying the Axis critical sea lanes. The hosts highlight the U-boat’s early dominance and the immense challenge of protecting merchant ships in the face of long-range German submarines, increased wolfpack tactics, and the perilous approach of even more capable U-boats. A core focus is on the convoy system and hunter-killer teams, which evolved from simple escort duties into integrated, multi-layered defenses. They discuss key Allied strategies: continuous convoy rounds, improved anti-submarine patrols, and better coordination with air power. The turning point comes with innovations in code-breaking (ultra/intelligence), improved sonar and radar technologies, and the deployment of long-range aircraft capable of patrolling vast ocean areas. These advances disrupted U-boat operations, forced more frequent evasion, and increased losses for the German submarine fleet. The episode also spotlights pivotal figures and tech milestones: escort carriers, escort destroyers, and depth-charge tactics, alongside the crucial role of airborne reconnaissance, convoy commodores, and undersea detection devices. As the Allies adapt, supply lines stabilize, and convoy losses decline, momentum shifts in favor of the Allies. The discussion concludes with a reflection on how organizational learning, technological innovation, and strategic coordination ultimately sealed the Atlantic’s fate in favor of the Allies.

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