Message to BDU
07 AUG 1941
U-96 beginning return voyage, have claimed 5 tankers for a total of 45,000 tons. one fore one aft torpedo remaining.
heavy air patrols south of Iceland, make other boats aware of heavy convoy activity inbound and outbound in northern AL grid squares.
Please ensure plenty of Italian Amaretto is on hand for our return!
KaptLt. Becker
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