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Deep-sea divers hunt for the wrecks of Hitler’s dreaded U-boat fleet off the north west coast of Ireland, while historians unravel the early stages of World War II’s longest campaign.
The longest campaign of World War II was fought in the Atlantic Ocean. Tens of thousands of lives were lost as Hitler’s U-boat fleet hunted in packs, chasing down the Allied convoys that brought vital supplies to Britain.
The port of Derry played a vital role as the United Kingdom’s most westerly base, and it was here that German U-boats were taken at the end of the war to officially surrender before being scuttled off Ireland’s north west coast.
A specialist team of deep-sea divers are now searching for these wrecks, while historians unravel the dramatic clashes and human cost of the opening stages of this epic battle at sea.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Des Henderson |
Executive Producer | Emma Parkins |
Executive Producer | Ed Stobart |
Producer | Denis Minihan |
Broadcasts
- Wed 19 Mar 2025 22:40ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Mon 24 Mar 2025 23:05ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
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