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frau kaleun · 08-26-10, 04:45 PM

I have found this to be most helpful:

http://www.ubootwaffe.net/glossary/glossary.cgi

BdU = Commander in Chief for U-boats
FdU = Flag Officer for U-boats

As MoN indicated, BdU (and FdU) could be used both for the individual who held the position as well as for his staff (as a unit) and his headquarters.

08-26-10, 04:45 PM	#3
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I have found this to be most helpful: http://www.ubootwaffe.net/glossary/glossary.cgi BdU = Commander in Chief for U-boats FdU = Flag Officer for U-boats As MoN indicated, BdU (and FdU) could be used both for the individual who held the position as well as for his staff (as a unit) and his headquarters.