Battlefield (1994)
S06E03 The War Against the U-Boats
Episode Overview
The convoys traversing the Atlantic to deliver essential supplies to Britain encountered one of the war's most perilous dangers: German U-boats lurking beneath the surface. This documentary explores the progression of the Atlantic War, starting with the dawn of the U-Boat conflict, through the "Happy Time," when German submarines nearly overwhelmed Britain, leading to the eventual Allied victory for dominance over the Atlantic trade routes. Viewers will also discover how advanced Allied technology was pivotal in securing this victory and how British cryptographers effectively decrypted German naval communications.