WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
THE EUROPEAN THEATER IN WWII
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Question
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German submarines patrolled the Atlantic Ocean
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The climate was hot and food would spoil
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It took 3 months to get there
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The US focused on sending supplies to the Pacific Theater instead
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Detailed explanation-1: -What difficulties did the U.S. face when delivering weapons, food, and medical supplies to its troops in the European Theater? There were very harsh winters in Europe which made transportation of supplies very difficult, as well as the tough German army as an opponent.
Detailed explanation-2: -To combat the submarine threat, the British and U.S. started grouping merchant ships in convoys and protecting them with escorts. Submarine sinkings dropped dramatically. The U.S. Navy helped ensure that tens of millions of tons of supplies reached Europe.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why did the United States find Germany’s U-boats more problematic than the British naval blockade? The United States, as a former British colony, was inclined to take Britain’s side. Also, U-boats struck without warning and therefore were more threatening than other naval vessels.
Detailed explanation-4: -The United States later declared war on Austria-Hungary on December 7, 1917. Germany’s resumption of submarine attacks on passenger and merchant ships in 1917 was the primary motivation behind Wilson’s decision to lead the United States into World War I.