Battle of Atlantic

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“The Battle of the Atlantic was the dominating factor all through the war. Never for one moment could we forget that everything happening elsewhere, on land, at sea or in the air depended ultimately on its outcome.” – Winston Churchill. This, the longest battle of World War II, was the ultimately successful attempt by the United States to keep Britain from defeat. Hundreds of supply convoys crossed the Atlantic Ocean to face storms, ice and Nazi U-Boats. Join our speaker, Laurence Shallenberger, to hear the story of this important battle.

Laurence Shallenberger

Oil & Gas, retired

Laurence Shallenberger worked for 55 years in the International Oil and Gas Industry, onshore and offshore. He began his career as a roughneck on drilling rigs and retired from Exxon after 40 years as an Engineering Technologist. Sailing and scuba diving are among his many hobbies.