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The remarkable story behind the capture of the German submarine U-505
It was the first enemy warship seized on the high seas by the US Navy since the War of 1812. It was a remarkable coup, not ...
Strike looms for Marine drafters at Groton-based Electric Boat if new contract not agreed by mid-May
UAW-represented marine drafters at Groton-based submarine maker General Dynamics Electric Boat have set a May 19 deadline for ...
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U-505: The German Submarine That Became an American War Prize
Once a feared weapon of Nazi Germany, U-505 became a turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic when it was captured by U.S. forces in 1944. Following a fierce battle and a failed scuttling attempt, ...
What Does The 'U' In U-Boat Stand For And How Many Of Them Are Left?
Few naval vessels have developed as enduring of a legacy as German U-Boats, but what does that name actually mean?