LGN1: I wouldn't say "punished", as in the early war historical crews were as stated - after all the designed crew for a Type VII is 4/16/24 (44), but historical records show crew at time of loss for various VII series boats run from 35-53, especially when the "supernumary" types like fahnrich (cadets), war correspondents, propaganda officers and the like are factored in. Not to mention manning all the added flak guns, etc ....
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