How Close Did Germany s Navy Get to Threatening America s Coastline in WWII?
Just like during World War I, the Germans wanted to quickly sink as many ships as possible and doom England. However, America manpower and industrial might would once again turn the tide.
Here s What You Need To Remember: The Germans wagered that if the U-boats could seriously disrupt Atlantic shipping and also sink American supply ships close to their own shores, the losses would be even more demoralizing. Dönitz commenced plans for his first hunting forays into U.S. coastal waters. He called the missions Operation Drumbeat.