why do you think germany escalated its U-BOATS attacks in 1917?WW1?

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why do you think germany escalated its U-BOATS attacks in 1917?WW1?

2006-09-12 13:17:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Airplanes were still in their infancy as far as warfare was concerned so the superiority of the sea was still most important. By sinking as many supply ships as possible, the Germans could strike fear into other countries to capitulate. This they felt would undermine the willingness of the merchant marine fleet and cripple the forces.

2006-09-12 13:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To cut off supplies to European Countries and force the countries to surrender

2006-09-12 13:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

To interfere with trans-atlantic shipping.

2006-09-12 13:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because they were efficient ans useful.

2006-09-12 13:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋