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Wednesday, 18 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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Two boats of the Gibraltar Group which have been requested to report positions have not reported ( U 98, Oblt. Kurt Eichmann - U 411, Kptlt. Johann Spindlegger).
U 613 (Kptlt. Helmut Köppe) was heavily damaged by plane attack, U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling) damaged by D/C attack.
U 511 (Kptlt. Friedrich Steinhoff) had to sail westward due to illness of the Captain.
Boats operating off Gibraltar and Morocco have met with no special success so far, rather they have met with misfortune for the most part. The boats have been assigned new operational areas for that reason. The new placement in a semi-circle running from Cape Vincent to Safi closes Casablanca Bay to some degree. It is yet to be seen whether this will be successful and thereby less dangerous for the boats.
The following are occupying attack area as shown, the depth of the area being 25 miles:
653 - 8255; U 613 - 8295; U 509 - 8287; U 411 - 8433; U 263 - 8452; U 92 - 8556; U 185 - 8485; U 519 - 8571; U 515 - 8823; U 86 - 8817; U 511 - 8752; U 566 - 8872; U 98 - 8859; U 155 - 8788.
All areas above in square CG.
U 413 - 1324; U 564 - 1235; U 752 - 1269; U 102 - 1367; U 91 - 2175; U 130 - 1387; U 173 - 2416; U 510 - 1662.
All above in square DH.
U 172 (Kptlt. Carl Emmermann) sighted a flight of 6 bombers on E. course in FK 26 on 15 November. Presumed underway to Africa via Ascension. A similar group was sighted on 12 September. 2 patrol craft sighted in FK 12 on 17 November, course N.
Marshal Philippe Pétain signed a constitutional document permitting Prime Minister Pierre Laval to make laws and issue decrees on his own signature only. Gabriel Auphan resigned from his position as the head of the French Navy.
U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) commences with U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.
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Thursday,
19 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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General der Jagdflieger (Inspector of Fighters),
Adolf Galland is promoted to the rank of Generalmajor.
A
raid on our Vemork heavy water plant at Telemark, Norway, comes to grief when the gliders carrying 34 commandos crashes. After being interrogated, the enemies are executed.
The Soviets launch a surprise counter-attack north and south of Stalingrad, designed to encircle our 6th Army holding the city.
Axis forces under General Walter Nehring attack and penetrate the Vichy-French defense line at Majaz al Bab, Tunisia.
U 413 (Oblt. Gustav Poel) was on return voyage because of
periscope damage due to aircraft bombs when she sighted a convoy in CG 8454, course S.E. speed 15 knots. She followed until 0715 reaching CG 8843, about 15 ships. Shortly after U 413 reported,
U 519 (Kptlt. Günther Eppen) likewise reported convoy of about 6 - 10 steamers in CG 7682, course 110°. Boats of the Gibraltar Group received orders to attack either of the two convoys.
U 519 was forced to submerge by destroyers in CG 8447 at 0727. Last course 100°, speed 12 knots. None of the boats which set out to attack the convoy has contacted it so far. Evidently boats have been hindered by being
forced to cruise submerged due to
continuous air activity. The operation continues.
U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling) has
only one torpedo in firing condition due to aircraft bombs.
U 518 (Kptlt. Friedrich-Wilhelm Wissmann)
sighted a brightly lighted steamer on 19 November in BB 8827. Her lights could be seen at a great distance. When approached lights were extinguished suddenly and horizontal search signals were given out (radar).
Evidently a trap.
U 509 (KrvKpt. Werner Witte) took over
anti-radar escort for U 613 (Kptlt. Helmut Köppe).
U 608 (Kptlt. Rolf Struckmeier) and
U 106 (Kptlt. Hermann Rasch; ex Oesten) reported operationally ready after being supplied. Operations against convoy movements are foreseen.
U D 3 (ex Dutch submarine O 25; Krvkpt. Hermann Rigele) sailed from
Vowe (U 462) via ES 55 and FC 26 refueling operation. First refueling and supply of
"Milkcow" U 460 (Kptlt. Ebe Schnoor) is foreseen on 21 November in the afternoon.
U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) performs
U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.
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