Battle of the Atlantic

Battle of the Atlantic

"Battle of the Atlantic" can refer to either of two naval campaigns, depending on context:
* World War IBattle of the Atlantic (1914–1918), sometimes referred to as The First Battle of the Atlantic.
* World War IIBattle of the Atlantic (1939–1945), sometimes referred to as The Second Battle of the Atlantic.


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