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Thursday, 12 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft
Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):
Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.
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British 3rd Parachute Battalion conducts an airborne attack on Bone, Algeria, capturing the airfield.
U 108 situation (Oblt. Matthias Brünig): Nothing seen from 11 to 12 November while en route to Casablanca on "Cape Caetin" coastal area. Lengthy depth charge attack by search group in DJ 2281.
U 173 (Oblt. Hans-Adolf Schweichel) sighted a convoy in DJ 2218 at 2332 hours, course 300°, speed 15 knots. She followed but was unable to attack because of fast screening vessels. Last position 0250 DJ 2132.
Boats in CG moved against convoy reported by U 173. Boats in DJ are to operate only if they are in position ahead after night attack so that daylight attack can be carried on. Due to U 173 losing contact and high speed of the convoy no other boats approached it.
U 130 (KrvKpt. Ernst Kals) sank 2 transports off Fedala in a daylight attack. A third was possibly sunk. Total 22,500 tons (USS Tasker H. Bliss, USS Hugh L. Scott, and USS Edward Rutledge). Situation: about 20 freighters off Fedala also 1 carrier. Heavy sea patrols, especially at night. Heavy air patrols during the day. Ships moving only during the day in water of 30 meters depth.
U 515 (Kptlt. Werner Henke) fired 4 torpedoes at a "Birmingham" type cruiser - a fifth hit was heard. K class destroyer evidently sunk.
U 572 situation (Kptlt. Heinz Hirsacker): Heavy destroyer patrols 30 miles off the coast. Forced to submerge every night by destroyers
U 704 (Kptlt. Horst Wilhelm Kessler) has sick aboard and has begun return cruise.
U 413 (Oblt. Gustav Poel) transferred her sick to U 71 (Oblt. Hardo Rodler von Roithberg).
Experienced captains who have returned give the following advice to the boats: Dive to 80 meters when in danger of aircraft attacks. Go to shallower water only when you are sure you have not been seen or when it is appropriate because of bearings. Go only as far as periscope depth if you are not seen, since it is easier to resurface from there.
U 648 (Oblt. (R) Peter-Arthur Stahl) is commissioned in Hamburg.
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Friday,
13 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft
Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):
Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.
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The Führer promises France that Germany will
leave the French fleet at Toulon, France alone.
Allied troops capture Tobruk, Libya.
In Algeria, men of British No. 6 Commando
capture the harbor of Bone, while other troops capture Djedjelli.
U 103 (Kptlt. Gustav-Adolf Janssen) saw no ships either in area from DJ 1995 - 1965 or in the roads. Strong destroyer screen in front of the harbor.
U 510 (Korvkpt. Karl Neitzel) sighted two smoke plumes in DJ 1977 which she established as patrol craft.
U 509 (KrvKpt. Werner Witte) reported tow mine detonated under her stern in DJ 2522. She was hunted by a destroyer. Water depth 60 m. B.d.U. discredits this mine report - considers it unlikely.
U 185 (Kptlt. August Maus) sighted convoy of large, many funneled steamers and a London type cruiser in CF 6226, course 335°. Could not approach because of high speed of the convoy.
The following are taking positions in area of 25 nm depth: U 92 - CG 9431; U 411 - 9464; U 155 - 9494; U 515 - 9737; U 91 - 9795; U 98 - 8665; U 86 - 8698; U 564 - 8965; U 653 - 8268; U 566 - 9376; U 613 - 8614; U 218 - 8671; U 519 - 9817; U 413 - 8971; U 108 - DJ 2117; U 185 - 2135; U 263 - 2184. Boats were free to move out to sea because of strong static defences. U 511 occupied area off Mogador and Agadir. In case there is no activity there, she is to go to AJ 21. U 509 sails today for Mehdia, since troop transports are evidently in that area. U 752 and U 510 are in areas off Casablanca and Fedala.
U 505 (Kptlt. Peter Zschech) and
U 154 (KrvKpt. Heinrich Schuch) have
transferred morphium in EE 60.
Hauptmann Wilhelm Antrup and Oberleutnant Albert Koller of
Kampfgeschwader 55 wing are awarded the
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
U 648 (Oblt.(R) Peter-Arthur Stahl) performs exercises on the Elbe river in Hamburg.
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