Learn about German U-boats. Explore their development, their role in WW1 and WW2, related facts, and how they were eventually defeated.Updated: 11/21/2023 Table of Contents What Is a U-Boat? Development of German U-Boats in WWI: Background ...
The facts tell a much different story. Of the 42,682 merchant ships that traveled between North America and Britain carrying much needed war supplies for the Allies, only 438 were sunk by u-boats. This isn’t to say that the damage caused by u-boats wasn’t significant. It was. Canada...
Dive into the deep sea with the ww2 naval wargame “Uboat game – Submarine torpedo attack” Be captain of a real submarine in tactical combat against ships from all over the water. Get the best tactical weapons, suitable for different marine battles and become a champion navy fighter of und...
The DVD’s a no-brainer for fans of the composer and WWII – the docs are concise, solid accounts which emphasize facts over style, and the footage isn’t edited in over-stylized ADD montages. One hopes the other two episodes,Secret Weapons of WW2andLuftwaffe: The Air Weapon, also make...
This hugely important device was introduced in 1942 and was of great help to destroyer crews in making accurate attacks against submerged U-boats. And, since I shared a few different sonar details in the previous devlog, then, for a change, I guess I could say a word or two about thi...
In 1942 the USA was a liability. Shipping losses to U-boats had fallen steadily throughout 1941 only to reach spectacular levels with the entry of the USA into the war. All major historical authorities – Morrison, Roskill, Churchill, Bauer and even General Marshall are agreed this was entire...
WW2 ERA BELL - USS CHEW SOLD HARVARD LOCK CO WW2 BELL NOW THIS IS A BELL..!! Ship's Bell Onboard USS Constitution INTERESTING BELL FACTS The following information is provided by the courtesy of: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER ...
The fact is that we work our asses off not to buy ourselves boats and big cars but to buy them for our bosses, the tiny fraction of the population that have grown hugely rich by dismantling the social benefits that we once enjoyed. Yes, hedge-fund managers who work 80 hour weeks are ...