What naval strategy involved groups of ships being escorted across the Atlantic for safety?

• A. Blockades
• B. Convoys
• C. Defensive formations
• D. Strike groups

Answer: (B)

The correct answer is that the strategy is known as convoys. During wartime, particularly in both World Wars, the use of convoy systems became vital for protecting merchant vessels transporting essential goods and military supplies across the Atlantic Ocean. In this strategy, groups of ships traveled together, accompanied by naval escorts, which provided protection against enemy submarines and surface ships. This method significantly reduced losses from attacks, allowing for safer passage and maintaining vital supply lines.

Blockades, on the other hand, are meant to prevent vessels from entering or leaving enemy ports, which serves a different strategic purpose and does not focus on the safe passage of ships across vast distances like the Atlantic. Defensive formations refer to arrangements of ships or forces designed to protect against attacks during battle rather than the transportation of goods. Strike groups typically describe formations of military assets intended for offensive operations, unlike the convoy system which emphasizes protection and safe transport.