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ETR3(SS) · 01-24-10, 02:12 PM

The one reason we know so much about the U Boats is because Germany lost the war. All the information about U Boats was laid out before the Allies at wars end. Conversely, the US was on the winning side and so got to keep the secrets of the Fleet Boat secret. But also each person is different as to their particular reasons of interest. Personally I'm more interested in Fleet Boats. This can be directly attributed to my service in US submarines.

01-24-10, 02:12 PM	#10
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	The one reason we know so much about the U Boats is because Germany lost the war. All the information about U Boats was laid out before the Allies at wars end. Conversely, the US was on the winning side and so got to keep the secrets of the Fleet Boat secret. But also each person is different as to their particular reasons of interest. Personally I'm more interested in Fleet Boats. This can be directly attributed to my service in US submarines. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.