February 8th, 1941
U-108:
Aft tubes inoperable. Attempts to unjam doors failed. Requesting permission to return to Lorient.
BdU:
Report back to base. Attack the enemy if opportunity presents itself.
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February 13th, 1941
U-108:
Convoy. CG9473. Eastbound, 5 knots. Count about 30 ships, at least 3 escorts. Visibility 5000 meters and diminishing.
BdU:
No boats are in the immediate vicinity. Attack while weather permits.
U-108:
Fired two torpedoes at Town class cruiser, two at large steamship, estimated 6000 tons. Two explosions, sinkings not witnessed. Out of internal torpedoes. Rain, high winds.
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Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons
Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive.
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