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Convoy battles of World War II

Alright kiddo, during World War II, countries would send large groups of ships called convoys across the ocean to transport important supplies, equipment, and soldiers. However, these convoys were often in danger because the enemy could send their own ships or submarines to attack them.

To protect the convoys, the countries would send their own naval ships to escort and defend them. These escort ships would have powerful guns and anti-submarine weapons that could fight off enemy attacks.

During a convoy battle, the enemy would try to sneak up on the convoy and attack it with torpedoes. The escort ships would have to spot the enemy submarine or ship and quickly attack it to protect the convoy.

The battles would often be long and intense because the enemy would keep trying to attack the convoy. The escort ships would have to stay alert and keep battling until the convoy reached its destination safely.

So, basically, during World War II, there were groups of ships called convoys that needed protection from the enemy. Escort ships would fight off the enemy to keep the convoys safe.