a) What were the main features of the Battle of the Atlantic? [4]
* N.Atlantic Ocean was a vital link so that Canada & USA could supply Britain.
* Lend-Lease Scheme was introduced in November 1940.
* In 1940 Germany sank over 1000 ship, 1/4 of Britain's merchant fleet.
* In January 1941, the navy only had 2 months of oil supply left.
b) Explain why the British Expeditionary Force was evacuated from Dunkirk? [6]
The British Expeditionary Force was evacuated from Dunkirk, not out of option, but by force, along with the French. The Germans had planned and were successful in their 'Surprise Attack' through the Ardennes Forest. It took the British and French by surprise, and was surrounded, so they couldn't advance forward. And so their only option was to retreat quickly. The attack by the Germans was known as the 'Blitz-Krieg'.
* N.Atlantic Ocean was a vital link so that Canada & USA could supply Britain.
* Lend-Lease Scheme was introduced in November 1940.
* In 1940 Germany sank over 1000 ship, 1/4 of Britain's merchant fleet.
* In January 1941, the navy only had 2 months of oil supply left.
b) Explain why the British Expeditionary Force was evacuated from Dunkirk? [6]
The British Expeditionary Force was evacuated from Dunkirk, not out of option, but by force, along with the French. The Germans had planned and were successful in their 'Surprise Attack' through the Ardennes Forest. It took the British and French by surprise, and was surrounded, so they couldn't advance forward. And so their only option was to retreat quickly. The attack by the Germans was known as the 'Blitz-Krieg'.