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Old 11-11-22, 04:15 AM   #230
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Default U.A.K., 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.) and 22nd U-Flotilla, Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

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Tuesday, 10 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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As Pierre Laval visits The Führer in Germany, The Führer tells the French Prime Minister that Germany intends on moving its forces into Vichy France and Tunisia; The Führer did not share the timetable and gave no indication that it was to happen soon. Laval did not protest. At 2030 hours, The Führer gives the order to launch the occupation on the following day.

Allied forces in French Algeria push into Tunisia. In response, Axis transport aircraft are being prepared to bring in reinforcements.

U 259 (Kptlt. Klaus Köpke) has passed through the Straits of Gibraltar and is therefore under jurisdiction of U-boat Commander of the Mediterranean.

North Africa attack areas: U 130 - 173 - 108 and 509 have sector off Fedala and Casablanca, U 103 off Safi. Attacks ordered on all types of transports and warships and in still water complete action.

As compensation for boats drawn from the mid-Atlantic areas for the N. African operation, 2 boats were turned back from their homeward cruise to take positions in EH 60 and EJ 70. These two boats are U 332 and U 552 whose cruises can be extended since they have recently been refueled (boats have already been at sea 69 and 64 days).

U 66 (Kptlt. Friedrich Markworth) was bombed in BF 4998 by an English airplane on her outward bound voyage. She was unable to dive and returned to Lorient by "Kernleder" route. The plane followed the boat until about 0300 hours. Escort Division sent 3 trawlers and 2 JU 88 which picked up U 66 at Point Kern and convoyed her home. By morning she was again seaworthy.

U 608 Kptlt. Rolf Struckmeier) completed her mining operation according to orders (New York).

The blockade runner "Spichern" was in BF 7642 at 0200 hours and sailed for El Ferrol at a speed of 6 knots. The ship was heavily bombed by an English plane. Boats nearby were ordered to spread out to pick up any of the crew who might have gone overboard.

The temporary attack permission on "Anton" route between 30° N., and 10° S. was lifted by degrees: Restrictions from 11 November at 0000 to 20° N. From 13 November at 0000 restrictions to 10° N. and from 14 November attack is forbidden on "Anton" route. Captains are required to obey these orders to the letter.

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Wednesday, 11 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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Vichy France is being occupied by Axis troops in order to defend against a potential Allied invasion. The American embassy in Vichy is seized by our troops.
Meanwhile, the French garrison at Casablanca officially surrenderes to the Americans and the British 36th Infantry Brigade lands at Bougie, Algeria unopposed.

Allied troops push all Axis troops out of Egypt; Bernard Montgomery is made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.

U 755 (Kptlt. Walter Göing) and U 380 (Kptlt. Josef Röther) have passed through the Straits of Gibraltar and are under jurisdiction of Commanding Officer Submarines Mediterranean. All boats have now entered the Mediterranean as planned.

U 173 (Oblt. Hans-Adolf Schweichel) sighted a strongly protected convoy in DJ 2519 - 2 battleships, 1 transport, about 10 freighters entering Casablanca. 3 detonations were heard as she attacked, one hit scored on a freighter for sure. Aircraft and destroyer groups working together off the harbor.

U 505 (Kptlt. Peter Zschech) was bombed in EE 8468 and has only limited diving ability. Doctor's help is seriously needed. Boat received orders to sail for EH 60 where "Milkcow" U 462 (Oblt. Bruno Vowe) is waiting with a doctor on board.

U 704 (Kptlt. Horst Wilhelm Kessler) reported that the ship torpedoed was not a battleship but the fast steamer "Queen Elizabeth".

Our 13.Panzer Division manages to avoid encirclement near Ordshonikidse, Ukraine.

The 6.Armee succeeds in reaching the Volga River in Stalingrad, with a 600-yard frontage near the Red October steel factory. In Germany, The Führer announces during Beer Hall Putsch celebration, that all of Stalingrad is basically under our control, but that he does not want to keep the city just because of its name.

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KorvKpt.& Cmdr. U 115

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