Battle of the Atlantic

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noun

the struggle for control of the sea routes around the United Kingdom during World War II, esp 1940–43

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Words nearby Battle of the Atlantic

battle jacket, battle lantern, battle line, battlement, Battle of Britain, Battle of the Atlantic, Battle of the Bulge, battlepiece, battle plan, battleplane, battle royal

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