Short interview with Grossadmiral Dönitz

[ook]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j9s87I0brc

[CCIP]

Yep, famous story there. The guy knew where to get his sources - tried in practice. Too bad for him that it still didn't work. I think there'll be an endless debate on whether Doenitz was a tactical genius or a crank who stuck too hard to an idea.

Regardless, he was definitely a great leader that the U-boat fleet respected.

[Corrupt_File]

an old propaganda film you've probably all seen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msRahjA5WLc&NR

[mr chris]

The are loads of U-Boat films it seems over at youtube.
Here are a few links to some others it anone is intrested.
U-Boot in Atlantik Sud
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUy-Q421Zok&mode=related&search=
Operation Paukenschlaq
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ESFTbe0KgQ&mode=related&search=
Ein U-Boot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBS11xVL9TI&mode=related&search=
The U-Boot in Canada
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5nO0VDHXoE&mode=related&search=
Scharnhorst
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yit7-2Qg8&mode=related&search=
Operation Cerberus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5CgfHlbw7U&mode=related&search=

[ook]

There are lot of wwII vids.

Videos about Bismarck (color video included):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFch5063EDo&mode=related&search=

Schleswig-Holstein:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6YN-YU8TRw&mode=related&search=

[Saukko]

Amazing videos, thank you guys!


U-Boot in Atlantik Sud
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUy-Q421Zok&mode=related&search=

Heh, what was that sailing ship carrying? Such a small boat and HUGE explosion, or maybe the director of that clip had watched too much hollywood.

[Phobus]

Talking of videos and pictures, does anyone know where I can get photos of the Graf Spey. I've tried Floating Dockyard but they only do USA ships. The IWM is too confusing; I've spent ages on their site trying to locate a picture.

I ask because I was once on the Graf Spey as a lad, in 1937/38 and would like a picture.

[Jimbuna]

WOW :o are you being serious ?...you were on the Graf Spee ? My father would probably love to talk to you about those times way back :yep:

Here are loads of pictures for you to look at....enjoy: :up:
http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=Graf+Spee

[_Seth_]

Just a reminder: I have posted all of the WWII & Uboatvideos i could find on youtube, just visit sethproductions (Link under signature). :up:

[Jimbuna]

Just so long as 'sethproductions' only support military productions and not those of the 'adult' kind :cool: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :D

[mr chris]

Oh and i thought it was a link to SteveStifflerproductions. Bugger :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Jimbuna]

I'd be a tad more careful in using that last word in your post chris :hmm:
On this thread anyways :arrgh!: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Tonight mate MP 1900 gmt :up:

[mookiemookie]

Wow, Donitz had a pretty nasally voice!

Nice find.

[NoLine]

Yep, famous story there. The guy knew where to get his sources - tried in practice. Too bad for him that it still didn't work. I think there'll be an endless debate on whether Doenitz was a tactical genius or a crank who stuck too hard to an idea.

Regardless, he was definitely a great leader that the U-boat fleet respected.

Dont forget his plan also included 300 uboats

cheers
NoLine

[Pumbaa]

I did some searching since I am layed up and cant work for a bit and all I could find was one unflattering picture (she was in the process of being scuttled :cry: ) of it at the adress below . . .
http://www.scotby.cumbria.sch.uk/World%20War%202/Warships.htm

**EDIT**
found some better photos and a bit more flattering too at http://www.deutschland-class.dk/admiral_graf_spee/gallery/gallgrafspeespitheadnavalreview.html

[Jimbuna]

Yep, famous story there. The guy knew where to get his sources - tried in practice. Too bad for him that it still didn't work. I think there'll be an endless debate on whether Doenitz was a tactical genius or a crank who stuck too hard to an idea.

Regardless, he was definitely a great leader that the U-boat fleet respected.

Dont forget his plan also included 300 uboats

cheers
NoLine

Your right about the 300 boats :yep: I've just read Clay Blairs book (volume 1) for the second time and it's kinda interesting to note that Raeder overruled his request for addittional submarine tonnage on three separate occasions during the mid to late thirties :o