U-boat - Wikipedia
WEBU-boats were naval submarines operated by Germany, particularly in the First and Second World Wars. The term is an anglicized version of the German word U-Boot [ˈuːboːt] ⓘ, a shortening of Unterseeboot (under-sea boat), though the German term refers to any submarine. Austro-Hungarian Navy submarines were also known as U-boats.
U-boat | German Submarine Warfare in WWI & WWII | Britannica
WEBSep 5, 2024 · U-boat, (“undersea boat”), a German submarine. The destruction of enemy shipping by German U-boats was a spectacular feature of both World Wars I and II. Germany was the first country to employ submarines in war as substitutes for surface commerce raiders.
The German U-Boat. The Deadliest Hunter Of The Sea -The …
WEBFeb 12, 2019 · In 1939, when the Second World War broke out, Germany had only managed to construct 57 U-boats, but these new U-boats were far sturdier and more technologically advanced than their WWI predecessors, featuring heat-seeking torpedoes, large gun decks, and spiderweb mines.
How German U‑Boats Were Used in WWI—And Perfected in WWII
WEBMar 21, 2022 · The 45 U-boats at sea surfaced and proceeded to ports designated by the Allies. By some estimates, Germany lost three-quarters of the U-boats it built during World War II.
List of U-boats of Germany - Wikipedia
WEBGermany has commissioned over 1,500 U-boats (German: Unterseeboot) into its various navies from 1906 to the present day.
The U-boat Wars 1939-1945 (Kriegsmarine) and 1914-1918 …
WEBOn this site you will find all the German U-boats of both World Wars, their commanding officers and operations including all Allied ships attacked, technological information and much more. You can also browse our large photo …
Welcome - Deutsches U-Boot-Museum
WEBWelcome to the German U-boat-Museum, an institution highly regarded by visitors and international experts. It is composed mainly of the U-boat-Archive and a collection of U-boat exhibits.
This Map Shows the Full Extent of the Devastation Wrought by U-Boats …
WEBMay 7, 2015 · By spring of the next year, Germany had roughly 35 functioning U-boats, many of which utilized torpedoes and had been highly effective in targeting ships passing through their vicinity.
All U-boats of World War Two - German U-boats of the …
WEBHere we've created a compilation of all the 1154* U-boats that were commissioned into the Kriegsmarine before and during World War Two. Each boat has a complete history file, including construction facts, commanders, flotillas, successes and final fates.
Deutsches U-Boot Museum - Special Sections - uboat.net
WEBOn the following pages we would like to introduce the Deutsches U-Boot Museum in Cuxhaven-Altenbruch, Germany (see their site). We believe this is the most comprehensive and also most competent source for the German U-boat history anywhere in the world.
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