U-Boat Captains vs. Hunter-Killer Groups — The Battle That Saved the Atlantic

Описание: U-Boat Captains vs. Hunter-Killer Groups — The Battle That Saved the Atlantic

Discover how American Hunter-Killer Groups revolutionized naval warfare and destroyed the German U-boat threat in this gripping historical documentary.

In March 1943, Hitler’s submarine wolfpacks were sinking Allied ships at an alarming rate, threatening to cut off Britain’s vital supply lines. But within just eight months, the newly formed U.S. Navy Hunter-Killer Groups—centered on escort carriers like USS Bogue, USS Card, and USS Guadalcanal—completely reversed the Battle of the Atlantic, sinking 67 U-boats and shocking German submarine commanders with their precision, coordination, and technological superiority.

This in-depth narrative reveals how radar advancements, acoustic homing torpedoes, Ultra intelligence decrypts, and innovative anti-submarine tactics transformed the Allies’ defense into an unstoppable offensive. Through authentic combat reports, survivor testimonies, and declassified naval intelligence, witness the epic duels beneath the waves—like the hand-to-hand battle between USS Buckley and U-66, and the destruction of Germany’s secret submarine refueling network.

Experience how America’s industrial power, scientific innovation, and relentless training shattered the U-boat arm—reducing its effectiveness by 90% and ending Hitler’s last hope to starve Britain into submission. This is the untold story of how the hunters became the hunted, and how America’s carrier-based anti-submarine groups ensured victory in the Atlantic.