45. WW2 at Sea: Wolfpack - Inside Hitler's U-Boat

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Thu, 25 June

45. WW2 at Sea: Wolfpack – Inside Hitler’s U-Boat

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Roger Moorhouse

Winston Churchill described German U-boats as the most frightening threat of World War II, responsible for sinking nearly 3,000 Allied ships. While often portrayed as a deadly, unseen menace to Allied sailors, less attention has been given to the harsh realities faced by U-boat crews themselves. These submariners endured extreme danger, claustrophobic conditions, and the highest casualty rate of any German force, with over 75% killed. Drawing on the testimony of Hitler’s submariners, Roger Moorhouse gives the U-Boatmen back their voice, tracing their journey from early optimism to eventual defeat, highlighting not only courage but also fear, suffering, and ultimate failure.