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00:00 Intro
00:07 Shore Duty Trouble
03:07 Ardennes Offensive
04:20 Christmas 1944
06:30 Air Raid on Hamburg
08:23 Meeting Dönitz
13:22 Back with the Crew
14:48 Type XXI
19:02 After-Action-Report

Part 41 - Various Troubles

Music:
Audionautix - Atlantis
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw, https://www.audionautix.com

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In this Video series, I bring you the memoir "Iron Coffins" written by German U-boat captain Herbert A. Werner, who served in the Kriegsmarine from 1939 to 1945. Join me, as we explore the incredible experiences and harrowing challenges faced by this naval officer during World War II.

"Iron Coffins" offers a unique perspective from the other side of the conflict, providing an intimate account of the intense life aboard a German U-boat. Based entirely on his personal notes, the author paints a vivid picture of the dangers, triumphs, and sacrifices endured by U-boat crews in the treacherous North Atlantic Ocean.

Through this book, we gain insight into the immense pressure faced by German naval officers, the tactical maneuvers they executed, and the extraordinary camaraderie that developed within these submerged vessels. From tense encounters with Allied warships to battling the unforgiving elements, this gripping memoir takes us on a thrilling journey beneath the waves. Through the captain's eyes, we witness the complexities of command and the moral dilemmas that arose in this deadly conflict.

The German U-Boat force suffered immensely during World War 2. Of the 35.000 men who went on patrol, 28.000 would remain at sea, never to return. The chances of survival were extremely slim, especially during the later years of the conflict. It is exceptional to accompany Herbert for the duration of almost the entire war.

This series is based on his book "Iron Coffins". I have transcribed and re-translated parts of this book to make them accessible to you in this format. Enjoy.