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07-12-17, 12:28 AM | #1 | ||
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Strange Norwegian war hero:
In editing a missing photo of Reinhard Hardegan in one of my earlier posts, the last surviving WWII U boat ace (age 104! ) I came across this gem: https://www.norwegianamerican.com/featured/a-tale-of-two-mariners-on-the-mercy-of-some-u-boat-captains/
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07-12-17, 06:57 AM | #2 |
Navy Seal
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Great story. It must have been a strange time trying to make a choice between one's own humanity and their duties as a U Boat Captain. This looks like a good read.
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07-12-17, 07:27 AM | #3 |
Dipped Squirrel Operative
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The whole war was gruesome enough, but there are quite some events when U-boat commanders tried to help if the situation allowed. Returning survivors were ordered to shut up about it, for obvious reasons. Already in WW1 b.t.w., where U-boats helped much more crews than in WW2.
You have to demonize the enemy to make your soldiers kill without reluctance.
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07-12-17, 07:44 AM | #4 |
Eternal Patrol
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That is interesting.
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