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Convoy: War for the Atlantic

Convoy: War for the Atlantic

★ 8.0/10•2009•45m•Documentary•War & Politics
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The story of the Convoys is a tale of compelling drama, full of bravery and tragedy. It takes us into the lives of hundreds of thousands of unheralded men whose incredible everyday courage, played out in the cruel seas and cold skies of the North Atlantic changed the course of the war.

Paul Copeland · Director

Christopher Rowley · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 30, 2009

Episodes

Episode 1 - Wolfpack RisingE151m

Wolfpack Rising

In May 1940, it looked like the deadly 'wolf packs' of German U-boats would sever Britain's Atlantic lifeline and force her to surrender.

Aug 30, 2009

Episode 2 - The HuntE251m

The Hunt

In 1941 the Atlantic convoys slowly began to fight back, using cutting-edge technology that turned the German U-boat hunters into the hunted.

Sep 6, 2009

Episode 3 - The Brink of DefeatE351m

The Brink of Defeat

In December 1941 the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the USA into the Second World War. With the help of America, Britain hoped her fortunes would change in the Atlantic and the German U-boats would be defeated. But America refused to adopt the convoy system to protect merchant ships carrying vital supplies to Britain, and as a result suffered its single greatest ever naval defeat.

Sep 13, 2009

Episode 4 - Death BlowE451m

Death Blow

By January 1943, the Allies had developed technology and tactics that could take on the German U-boat threat. But an area of the mid-Atlantic, out of the range of Allied aircraft, was being targeted by the U-boats hunting convoys. So America introduced the long-range Liberator bomber in an attempt to close the air gap and win the war in the Atlantic. And Germany sent U-boats into the English Channel, hoping they could play a crucial role in preventing the D-Day landings.

Sep 20, 2009

Actors

Jamie Lee

Self - Narrator (voice)

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