Waterfront in Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Battle of the Atlantic
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La Bataille De L'Atlantique
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 15, 2024
1. Battle of the Atlantic/La Bataille De L'Atlantique Marker
The Battle of the Atlantic was Canada's longest campaign. Our Navy and Air Force escorted massive convoys of supply and troop ships from Halifax to Europe, battling German U-boats. Several thousand Canadian servicemen and merchant mariners perished at sea to deliver the vital supplies and armed forces that liberated Europe. This iconic 1942 photo ship waiting for a convoy in Bedford Basin.
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La bataille de l'Atlantique est plus longue campagne du Canada. La Marine et la Force aιrienne escortent d'importants convois de ravitaillement et des navires de transport de troupes d'Halifax ΰ l'Europe, combattant des sous-marins allemands. Plusieurs milliers de militaires canadiens et de marins marchands pιrissent en mer afin d'apporter des provisions essentielles et les forces armιes requises pour libe`re l'Europe. Cette photo emblematique'de 1942 montreal des navires attendant un convoi dans le bassin de Bedford.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 44° 38.869′ N, 63° 34.194′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. It is in Waterfront. It is on Lower Water Street. The marker is located on the dock in front of the museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax NS B3J 1S5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juno Beach / Plage Juno (here, next to this marker); Gertrude Ritchie 1903-1998 (here, next to this marker); Returning Home / Retour ΰ la maison (here, next to this marker); Harry DeWolf 1903-2000 (a few steps from this marker); Entertainment / Divertissement (a few steps from this marker); Allan Bundy 1920-2001 (a few steps from this marker); Bedford Magazine Explosion / Explosion du Magasin de Bedford (a few steps from this marker); Harry Foster 1902-1964 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Also see . . . Battle of the Atlantic World War II. Battle of the Atlantic, in World War II, a contest between the Western Allies and the Axis powers (particularly Germany) for the control of Atlantic sea routes. For the
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 15, 2024
2. Battle of the Atlantic / La Bataille De L'Atlantique Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
