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The weapon failure that nearly crippled Germany’s U-boats

Early in World War II, Germany’s U-boat fleet faced a major problem that threatened its effectiveness at sea. Torpedoes ...
In May 1945, U-977 was close enough to surrender quickly after Germany’s defeat, but her commander chose a different path. Instead of turning in or scuttling the submarine, he led her on a long ...
The post-war narrative of the German U-boat efforts follows several stages: the first “Happy Time,” followed by the second “Happy Time,” and then utter destruction by the Allies. In reality, the ...