Escort Group B2 | |
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Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Escort Group |
Role | Anti-submarine warfare |
Size | ~9 ships |
Part of | Western Approaches Command |
Garrison/HQ | Lisahally |
March | "The Zumba Zumba Za".[1] |
Engagements | Convoy HX 219 Convoy SC 118 Convoy ONS 4 Convoy SC 129 |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Donald MacIntyre |
Escort Group B2 was a convoy escort British formation of the Royal Navy which saw action during the Second World War, principally in the Battle of the Atlantic. The group was under the command of Cdr Donald Macintyre, one of Britain's most successful anti-submarine warfare commanders.