Battle of the Atlantic

Around how long did the Battle of the Atlantic last?

• 3 weeks

• 6 months

• 1 year

• Over 5 years

Where did the Battle of the Atlantic take place?

• Mediterranean Sea

• France

• Northern Atlantic Ocean

• Norway

Why was winning the Battle of the Atlantic important to the Allies?

• They wanted to stop Germany from attacking the United States

• They wanted to keep supplies from Germany

• They wanted to stop Germany from shipping supplies to Africa

• They needed to safely ship supplies to Britain and Russia

What leader first termed the fight in the Atlantic as the Battle of the Atlantic?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

• Adolf Hitler

• Charles de Gaulle

What was a U-boat?

• A type of battleship

• A small speedboat

• A fancy sailboat

• A German submarine

What was the primary objective of the German U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic?

• To transport troops to the United States

• To blockade the British Isles

• To explore the Atlantic Ocean

• To establish naval bases in the Caribbean

Which technological advancement helped the Allies detect German U-boats more effectively?

• Radar

• Sonar

• Jet engines

• Nuclear power

What was the main role of the Liberty ships during the Battle of the Atlantic?

• To serve as warships

• To transport troops

• To carry supplies and cargo

• To act as hospital ships

Which country was primarily responsible for breaking the German naval codes during the Battle of the Atlantic?

• United States

• France

• United Kingdom

• Canada

What was the Wolfpack tactic used by the Germans in the Battle of the Atlantic?

• Aerial bombing strategy

• A coordinated U-boat attack strategy

• A defensive naval formation

• A type of camouflage