convoyescort
Convoy Escort is a naval operation where warships or armed escorts accompany and protect commercial convoys of ships, against the threat of enemy submarines, surface raiders or air attacks. The primary aim of Convoy Escort is to ensure safe passage of the convoy through potential hostile waters.
The need for Convoy Escort arose during World War I, in response to German U-boat attacks on
During World War II, the importance of Convoy Escort increased significantly, as Germany and Italy expanded
The convoy escort operations involved various tasks including reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, anti-aircraft duties, and fighting off
The tactics and experiences from Convoy Escort operations would influence subsequent naval thinking and future strategic