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U-Boats' first victim believed found

The "Athenia", WW2's first British U-Boat victim, appears to have been found in quite shallow water:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41503664

They were a bit bloodthirsty at Nuremberg, weren't they? So much so that American sub commanders traveled to Nuremburg to try to talk sense into the tribunal. Didn't help.

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Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen (Post 2516963)

The "Athenia", WW2's first British U-Boat victim, appears to have been found in quite shallow water:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41503664

Yeah, a great find but I personally believe her to be a war grave because it is estimated by some sources many died in the engine room and after stairwell, where the torpedo hit.

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Originally Posted by Rockin Robbins (Post 2516964)

They were a bit bloodthirsty at Nuremberg, weren't they? So much so that American sub commanders traveled to Nuremburg to try to talk sense into the tribunal. Didn't help.

Rgr that and over 100 senior Allied officers also sent letters to Dönitz conveying their disappointment over the fairness and verdict of his trial.

Interesting article, Eichhörnchen. Thanks for posting. :up: