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During World War I, the convoy tactic employed by the Triple Alliance (particularly, Great Britain) in the second half of the war was vitally important to their final victory. Until convoying was put into practice, the German submarine campaign was starving Great Britain into surrender; afterwards, the ocean campaign was virtually won, and final victory was rendered possible.
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What is the plural for convoy?
it is convoys
Speed of World War 2 convoys crossing the north Atlantic?
The speed of the convoys going across the Atlantic depended on the slowest ship in the group. The convoys were further slowed down by traveling in a zigzag pattern to avoid being an easy target for U-boats. The speed of a convoy was seldom more than 15 knots.
How were convoys a significant part of the war?
They were helping the americans fight the war.
How did the US transport troops and supplies overseas in World War 1?
protected ship convoys
What did the British use to limit their ship losses?
They used convoys, guarded by British and Canadian destroyers.
