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Eichhörnchen
10-05-17, 01:13 AM
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

Rockin Robbins
10-05-17, 01:53 AM
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.

Jimbuna
10-05-17, 05:47 AM
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.

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.

Commander Wallace
10-07-17, 07:13 AM
Interesting article, Eichhörnchen (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=329818). Thanks for posting. :up: