The Longest Campaign of World War II
Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of the Atlantic in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of the Atlantic. At 9pm on 3 September 1939, the longest campaign of the Second World War began. Germany aimed to use its navy and air force to gain supremacy in the Atlantic Ocean and prevent the British from receiving aid, thereby forcing them to surrender. However, the Germans did not foresee the power of the Allied forces, who mobilised extraordinary means to succeed in the liberation of occupied Europe.In just 50 minutes you will:• Understand the events leading up to the battle and the significance of naval warfare during the Second World War• Identify the main commanders and leaders on both sides • Analyse the outcome of the battle and its contribution to the defeat of Germany in 1945ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.
