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Old 12-12-06, 06:11 AM   #16
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Yep, famous story there. The guy knew where to get his sources - tried in practice. Too bad for him that it still didn't work. I think there'll be an endless debate on whether Doenitz was a tactical genius or a crank who stuck too hard to an idea.

Regardless, he was definitely a great leader that the U-boat fleet respected.
Dont forget his plan also included 300 uboats

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NoLine
Your right about the 300 boats I've just read Clay Blairs book (volume 1) for the second time and it's kinda interesting to note that Raeder overruled his request for addittional submarine tonnage on three separate occasions during the mid to late thirties
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