7:00 pm
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest campaign of the Second World War, stretching from 03 September 1939 to May 1945. It was a battle between German forces, particularly U-boats, and Allied convoys and their escorts which maintained the lifeline of food, fuel, war materiel and troops to Britain and other Allied ports.
A bit of a blow at sea. Many of the sailors were more afraid of the weather than of submarines.
Against the backdrop of the Battle for the Atlantic, Dr. Marc Milner (Director of UNB’s Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society, and well-respected author of numerous books and articles about World War II – particularly the war at sea) will chart the fascinating development of the battle, and the important role Halifax, the Royal Canadian Navy, and many ships like HMCS Sackville played in winning this pivotal campaign.
For additional information:
Richard MacMichael
902-424-8897
richard.macmichael@novascotia.ca