Battle of Convoy SC 104 A

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic_Convoy
gptkbp:aftermath Increased U-boat patrols
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Captain_John_W._H._Mc_Culloch
gptkb:Kapitänleutnant_Heinrich_Lehmann-Willenbrock
gptkbp:date March 16-17, 1943
gptkbp:historical_analysis Significant in naval warfare studies
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrates the effectiveness of U-boats
Highlights the importance of naval intelligence
Illustrates the dangers of the Atlantic route
Shows the evolution of naval warfare tactics
Part of the larger Battle of the Atlantic narrative
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Convoy SC 104 A
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Educational programs
Historical reenactments
Memorials for lost sailors
gptkbp:legacy Study in military strategy
Lessons learned in logistics
Impact on future naval engagements
Influence on naval warfare doctrine
Recognition of merchant marine contributions
gptkbp:location gptkb:North_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:Documentaries
Newspaper articles
Books on naval history
gptkbp:military_strategy Anti-submarine warfare
Development of sonar technology
Enhanced convoy escort strategies
Improved anti-aircraft defenses
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Convoy_HX_229
Battle of Convoy SC 107
gptkbp:notable_ships 3 ships sunk
10 U-boats
2 U-boats sunk
40 merchant ships
gptkbp:participants gptkb:German_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Navy
gptkbp:primary_source Official reports
Survivor accounts
War diaries
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the Battle of the Atlantic
gptkbp:supply_chain Disruption of supplies to Britain
gptkbp:tactics Convoy system