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Thats because they were used in a raider role and not in fleet actions
IF the KM heavies plus carrier had sailed together it would have made for some interesting encounters
Convoys would have had to stop or would have been wiped out
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If they stayed out of range of most shore bound aircraft, it would have given them the advantage of being able to shoot down any patrol aircraft and scout for targets, as well as give warning of any approaching enemy task forces. It could have taken merchant raiding to another level.
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After Goering's capture the interrogators and guards found Goering highly intelligent and composed with an Aristocratic nature. Very well liked. Goering faced his conviction but requested that he be shot and not hung. Being shot is an Honorable way to be executed while being hung is shamefully. When his request was denied he took poison over the hangman's noose. It is rumored that one of the American guards he befriended retrieved his German issued cyanide capsule from his belongings.
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He was seperated from other inmates, as he was considered to be the driving force in keeping the group bound together and from admitting any guilt.