One veteran of the campaign said he believed the victory in the Battle of the Atlantic was a key factor in the overall triumph over Nazi Germany.

BBC: Atlantic conflict marked by veterans

Up to 25 warships are set to visit Liverpool to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.

BBC: Liverpool Battle of Atlantic anniversary events planned

Yet it could be argued that the far less showy Battle of the Atlantic was equally, if not more, important for the eventual outcome of the war.

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More than twenty years later, during World War II, Prime Minister Winston Churchill turned to Horton when the Battle of the Atlantic appeared almost lost.

BBC: War hero Admiral Sir Max Kennedy Horton is commemorated

The Nets sit tied with the Knicks at the top of the Atlantic Division standings, tied for second behind Miami in the Eastern Conference standings, and in the first battle of the boroughs, Brooklyn left with the win and city bragging rights.

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