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Canada's Cold War anti-submarine specialization

The Royal Canadian Navy's Cold War reputation grew from sustained specialization in anti-submarine warfare alongside the Royal Navy.

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Question

Was the Royal Canadian Navy the best anti-submarine force of the Cold War?

Short answer

The contest is placed between the Canadian and Royal navies, both of which specialized in anti-submarine warfare.

Notes

The contest for the strongest Cold War anti-submarine force is placed between the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Navy. The two services competed to outperform each other. Their specialization in anti-submarine warfare is given as the reason they were so effective.