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Battle of the Atlantic (1939-1945)

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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 153 Collections and/or Records:

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Battle of the Atlantic, 1943-10-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/EDSN 2/3
Scope and Contents

Lecture by N. A Prichard [?], Director of Anti-Submarine Warfare on the Battle of the Atlantic.

Dates: 1943-10-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, 4th phase, Jan-July 1942, 1950-08 - 1975-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/11
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Includes correspondence regarding the sinking of U585 on May 29th 1942

Dates: 1950-08 - 1975-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, 5th phase, Aug 1942-Jan 1943, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/13
Scope and Contents

Includes notes on the bombing of U-boat bases

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, 6th phase, Feb-May 1943, 1950-08 - 1975-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/14
Scope and Contents

Includes article from the Sunday Times Magazine with Roskill's corrections.

Dates: 1950-08 - 1975-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, 7th phase, Jun-Dec 1943, 1950-08 - 1961-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/16
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Includes notes on the 2nd campaign on the convoy routes.

Dates: 1950-08 - 1961-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, Bay of Biscay offensive, Jun-Dec 1943, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/24
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Papers used in the official naval history of the Second World War. Many files contain later transcripts of wartime documents

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, campaign in distant waters, Jan-May 1944, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/21
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Papers used in the official naval history of the Second World War. Many files contain later transcripts of wartime documents

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, general situation and policy 1942-43, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/15
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Papers used in the official naval history of the Second World War. Many files contain later transcripts of wartime documents

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, Gibraltar straits, U-boat passages 1943-44, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/17
Scope and Contents

Notes on U-boat passage by Gibraltar straits

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, historical research memorandum, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/18
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Survey of the whole campaign; papers on independent sailings, 1941-44.

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, July-Dec 1942, 1950-08 - 1977-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/12
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence concerning naval incidents in 1942, copies of remarks about the naval situation in July-Dec, and research notes.

Dates: 1950-08 - 1977-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, Northern transit area Jun-Dec 1943, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/20
Scope and Contents

Notes on Northern transit area

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, the final phase Jan-May 1945, 1973-08 - 1982-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/25
Scope and Contents

Includes Howard Johnstone letters and correspondence with Einar Zacke regarding Hugo Deiring

Dates: 1973-08 - 1982-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, transit areas and inshore campaign, Jun-Dec 1943, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/23
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Papers used in the official naval history of the Second World War. Many files contain later transcripts of wartime documents

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, transit areas, Jan-May 1944, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/22
Scope and Contents

Biscay and northern.

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Battle of the Atlantic, U-boat developments 1943-44, 1950-08 - 1960-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ROSK 5/19
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Notes on the Walther types XXI and XXIII.

Dates: 1950-08 - 1960-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Diary, 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ACAD 1/11
Scope and Contents Diary. Subjects covered include: relationships with Churchill, the Foreign Office, War Cabinet, and Special Operations Executive; Cadogan's role and interventions in ongoing strategic discussions between Churchill and Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Stalin, and De Gaulle; Cadogan's opinions on the Allied negotiations over future Soviet frontiers and the second front; Cadogan's involvement in overseas diplomatic visits, and the hosting of Soviet diplomats in Edinburgh and London; plans for an Allied...
Dates: 1942
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Literary: correspondence on the serialisation of WSC's war memoirs ("The Second World War") with representatives of the New York Times [United States], and correspondence on foreign editions of the memoirs and other miscellaneous matters, A-L., Apr 1947 - Sep 1955

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/16
Scope and Contents Correspondents include: representatives of the New York Times including General Manager Julius Adler (6), publisher Arthur Sulzberger, Chief Correspondent Herbert Matthews (5), and Chief European Correspondent Raymond Daniell (5); Daniel Longwell [editor of Life Magazine]; Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Pownall (6); William Deakin (12); Emery Reves [earlier Imre Revesz] (12); Jacques Pirenne, Secretary to King [Leopold of Belgium]; French Defence Minister Paul Ramadier; General Pierre Billotte...
Dates: Apr 1947 - Sep 1955
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: correspondence on the United States publication of WSC's war memoirs ("The Second World War") in book form, mainly with representatives of Houghton Mifflin Company of Boston [United States], particularly President Henry Laughlin and others including Paul Brooks., Nov 1946 - May 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/14A-B
Scope and Contents Other correspondents include: William Deakin (3); [George] Gordon Allen; Emery Reves [earlier Imre Revesz] (4); Sir Edward Spears on his ancestry; Desmond Flower, Director of Cassell and Company. Also includes notes and copies of correspondence from: secretaries Jane Portal [later Lady Williams of Elvel], Jo Sturdee ("N S") [later Lady Onslow], Elizabeth Gilliatt, Lettice Marston [later Lettice Shillingford], Grace Hamblin, Chips Gemmell, and Anne Hipwell; [literary assistants] Denis Kelly...
Dates: Nov 1946 - May 1954
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Second World War", Volume 2 "Their Finest Hour": Book 2 and appendices: 'Final' proofs., 16 Aug 1948 - 21 Feb 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/183A-B
Scope and Contents Includes typescript and galley proofs of: contents tables for Book 2; Chapter 16 "The Battle of Britain"; Chapter 17 "The Blitz"; Chapter 18 "'London Can Take It'"; Chapter 19 "The Wizard War"; Chapter 20 "United States Destroyers and West Indian Bases"; Chapter 21 "Egypt and the Middle East"; Chapter 22 "The Mediterranean Passage"; Chapter 23 "September Tensions"; Chapter 24 "Dakar" [Senegal]; Chapter 13 "At Bay" (provisionally entitled "Alone"); Appendix A "Minutes and Telegrams, May -...
Dates: 16 Aug 1948 - 21 Feb 1949
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Second World War", Volume 2 "Their Finest Hour": Book 2 and Appendices: Master copy proofs., 06 Dec 1948 - 21 Dec 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/181A-B
Scope and Contents Includes galley proofs of: contents tables for Book 2; Chapter 16 "The Battle of Britain"; Chapter 17 "The Blitz"; Chapter 18 "'London Can Take It'"; Chapter 19 "The Wizard War"; Chapter 20 "United States Destroyers and West Indian Bases"; Chapter 21 "Egypt and the Middle East"; Chapter 22 "The Mediterranean Passage"; Chapter 23 "September Tensions"; Chapter 24 "Dakar" [Senegal]; Chapter 25 "Mr Eden's Mission" [Anthony Eden, later 1st Lord Avon, Secretary of State for War]; Chapter 26...
Dates: 06 Dec 1948 - 21 Dec 1948
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Second World War", Volume 2 "Their Finest Hour": Book 2 and appendices: Proofs for William Deakin., 21 Aug 1948 - 30 Nov 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/192A-C
Scope and Contents Includes galley proofs of: contents tables for Book 2; Chapter 16 "The Battle of Britain"; Chapter 17 "The Blitz"; Chapter 18 "'London Can Take It'"; Chapter 19 "The Wizard War"; Chapter 20 "United States Destroyers and West Indian Bases"; Chapter 21 "Egypt and the Middle East"; Chapter 22 "The Mediterranean Passage"; Chapter 23 "September Tensions"; Chapter 24 "Dakar" [Senegal]; Chapter 25 "Mr Eden's Mission" [Anthony Eden, later 1st Lord Avon, Secretary of State for War]; Chapter 26...
Dates: 21 Aug 1948 - 30 Nov 1948
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Second World War", Volume 2 "Their Finest Hour": Book 2 and appendices: 'Starred final' proofs., 22 Oct 1948 - 16 Feb 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/185A-B
Scope and Contents Includes galley proofs of: contents tables for Book 2; Chapter 7 "Back to France"; Chapter 16 "The Battle of Britain"; Chapter 17 "The Blitz"; Chapter 18 "'London Can Take It'"; Chapter 19 "The Wizard War"; Chapter 20 "United States Destroyers and West Indian Bases"; Chapter 21 "Egypt and the Middle East"; Chapter 22 "The Mediterranean Passage"; Chapter 23 "September Tensions"; Chapter 24 "Dakar" [Senegal]; Chapter 25 "Mr Eden's Mission" [Anthony Eden, later 1st Lord Avon, Secretary of State...
Dates: 22 Oct 1948 - 16 Feb 1949
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Second World War", Volume 2 "Their Finest Hour": Chapter 30 "Ocean Peril"., 02 Mar 1948 - 17 Oct 1948

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/176
Scope and Contents Includes typescript and galley proofs of Chapter 30 entitled "Ocean Peril" (provisionally entitled "The Air and the U-Boats" and "The End of the Year"), annotated with suggested amendments and corrections by various individuals including: WSC, William Deakin, Denis Kelly, George [Gordon] Allen and CSC.Some source material is also present in the file, including: notes on the operational control of Coastal Command.Also includes: galley proofs from Volume 3, Chapter 3 "Blitz and Anti-Blitz....
Dates: 02 Mar 1948 - 17 Oct 1948
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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Literary: "The Second World War", Volume 3 "The Grand Alliance": Chapter 7 "The Battle of the Atlantic: The Western Approaches"., 31 Mar 1948 - 06 Nov 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 4/209A-C
Scope and Contents Includes typescript and galley proofs of Chapter 7 entitled "The Battle of the Atlantic: The Western Approaches", annotated with notes and comments by various individuals including: WSC, Denis Kelly, Charles Wood, Sir Edward Marsh, William Deakin, Jay Gold, CSC, Sir Norman Brook [later 1st Lord Normanbrook, Secretary to the Cabinet], Lieutenant- General Sir Henry Pownall and George [Gordon] Allen.Also includes: galley proofs of Chapter 8 "The Battle of the Atlantic: American Intervention"...
Dates: 31 Mar 1948 - 06 Nov 1949
Conditions Governing Access: Open