Battle of the Atlantic gallery "The Battle of the Atlantic was
the dominating factor all through the war..." The Battle of the
Atlantic was the longest campaign of the Second World War. It
was also perhaps the most crucial. For Britain it began on the
first day of the war and continued until the last, almost six
years later. In 1939 Britain depended on its North Atlantic
shipping routes. It could not survive for long against the
superior military and industrial strength of Nazi Germany. It
needed essential imports from the United States and Canada. In
the museum's Battle of the Atlantic gallery you can discover the
vital role played by the Merchant Navy in keeping Britain alive
during these dark days. Find out about: The men and ships of
Britain's merchant fleet, and why they were Britain's lifeline.
The German threat - U-boats and surface ships. Defending the
line - the weapons, technology and tactics that kept the ships
safe Liverpool and the Battle of the Atlantic - Liverpool's role
as Britain's most impor