German U-Boat

This photo gallery attempts to capture the epic struggle of the U-boat force during the Battle of the Atlantic. During the war, German U-boats sent over 2900 ships and 14 million tons of allied shipping to the bottom of the sea, nearly cutting off the vital supplies of food, fuel and raw materials of Great Britain.

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Two Type VIIC of the 11th flotilla next to a supply ship.

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U-172

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U-172, discernible by the emblem. Excellent shot of the gunner peering into the gunsight.

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Bridge view of the stormy seas from the bridge of a u-boat on patrol.

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U-30, U-31, U-32 early Type VIIA u-boats.

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U-19 and U-23 lying alongside in the dockyard for assembly.

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U 13, taken at sea, unknown date and unknown location Contributor: Sean Ravencraft Report

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A Type XIV U-459 U-boat. This was a supply boat, also dubbed "Milk Cows". These had no torpedo tubes or any offensive weapons, but they had anti-aircraft guns for self-defense. Only ten were ever built, and all were systematically sunk by the Allies.

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U-552, Red Devil boat of Erich Topp

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Joe Eckbert of U-616. With thanks to Gerard Walker.

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