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Originally Posted by kevinsue
Here's an interesting excerpt from the book "Steel Boat Iron Hearts: A U-boat Crewman's Life Aboard U-505" regarding precautions against mines while transiting harbours. You just don't imagine the the gallant U-boat departing or returning triumphantly into harbour, with nearly the entire crew kneeling in the prayer position on the deck like worshipers caught without their prayer mats.  |
Oh wow, thanks for this I will have to check out that book.