The U-boat was not some near-mythical creature as it was almost portrayed by the Allied media, nor even was it a drone built to attack without consciousness. It was a weapon platform manned by ...

If the crew spotted a U-boat, they were to report their position on the ship-to-shore radio so that Navy boats or planes could take decisive action. Because the sailboats were slower than ...

The U249, which was the first German U-boat to arrive in UK waters, came into Weymouth Bay and surrendered. The commanding officer went on-board with his crew and took command. The first things ...