Post by Administrator on Mar 23, 2013 16:30:41 GMT
Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary NEWS 1
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign of World War II and resulted in the loss of some 30]40,000 Merchant Navy personnel and around 5000 ships. The turning point in the campaign for the Allies was May 1943 when German submarine losses became unsustainable. To mark the 70th anniversary of this historic event, the Royal Navy, supported by representatives from the Merchant Navy and other maritime organisations, is holding a series of events across the UK during May 2013.
The main focus of activity will be Liverpool, although there will be a number of events elsewhere, including London and Londonderry. This Newsletter aims to give a feel for what is being planned and an opportunity to be involved.
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The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign of World War II and resulted in the loss of some 30]40,000 Merchant Navy personnel and around 5000 ships. The turning point in the campaign for the Allies was May 1943 when German submarine losses became unsustainable. To mark the 70th anniversary of this historic event, the Royal Navy, supported by representatives from the Merchant Navy and other maritime organisations, is holding a series of events across the UK during May 2013.
The main focus of activity will be Liverpool, although there will be a number of events elsewhere, including London and Londonderry. This Newsletter aims to give a feel for what is being planned and an opportunity to be involved.
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