Sea Your History - Mediterranean Campaign

Conflict and Change

Introduction
In Focus: 1900
In Focus: World War One
In Focus: Interwar
In Focus: World War Two
In Focus: Post War Conflict
In Focus: Cold War Climate
In Focus: Falklands and Beyond
Special Exhibition: Falklands 25

Learning

How To: Understand Propaganda
Propaganda Image Galleries
Education Project: Sea With Your Own Eyes

Mediterranean Campaign

Royal Navy submarines attack German and Italian supply routes in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean was one of the most successful operational areas for the Submarine Service during World War Two. British submarines patrolled throughout various parts of the region, based at locations such as Alexandria and Gibraltar. The boats attacked the main lines of communication and supply routes supporting the German and Italian war effort in North Africa. However, Axis minefields, aircraft and anti-submarine ships were a constant threat to the boats. Over half of the submarines involved in the campaign were lost.