Convoy: War for the Atlantic

Season 1 Episode 3: The Brink of Defeat

Sep 13, 2009NR45m7

In December 1941 the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the USA into the Second World War. With the help of America, Britain hoped her fortunes would change in the Atlantic and the German U-boats would be defeated. But...

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Wolfpack Rising

1. Wolfpack Rising

Aired: Aug 30, 2009

In May 1940, it looked like the deadly 'wolf packs' of German U-boats would s...

Episode 2 The Hunt

2. The Hunt

Aired: Sep 6, 2009

In 1941 the Atlantic convoys slowly began to fight back, using cutting-edge t...

Episode 3 The Brink of Defeat

3. The Brink of Defeat

Aired: Sep 13, 2009

In December 1941 the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the USA...

Episode 4 Death Blow

4. Death Blow

Aired: Sep 20, 2009

By January 1943, the Allies had developed technology and tactics that could t...


Info about Convoy: War for the Atlantic

Current Status: Ended

Network: National Geographic Channel

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:War, Documentary, History