Thanks for the picture.
It's funny how, after the three cruisers were sunk, the German press produced all these arrogant patriotic images celebrating. While the men of U-9, including Weddigen and his officers, wrote that they were sad to see so many men die. Even if they were the enemy. As you may know, over 1,400 men drowned, making it almost as big a disaster as "Titanic".
Weddigen was a compassionate man who, when he sank unarmed ships, would surface to give the crew warning.
As usual, the men of the U-Boat force knew all too well that war is not something to be taken lightly....even when you "win".
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