Short interview with Grossadmiral Dönitz

ook · 12-09-06, 07:49 PM

CCIP · 12-09-06, 07:56 PM

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.

Corrupt_File · 12-09-06, 08:50 PM

an old propaganda film you've probably all seen:

mr chris · 12-10-06, 12:49 PM

The are loads of U-Boat films it seems over at youtube.
Here are a few links to some others it anone is intrested.
U-Boot in Atlantik Sud
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Operation Paukenschlaq
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Ein U-Boot
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The U-Boot in Canada
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Scharnhorst
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Operation Cerberus
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ook · 12-10-06, 12:59 PM

There are lot of wwII vids.

Videos about Bismarck (color video included):

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Schleswig-Holstein:

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Saukko · 12-10-06, 01:09 PM

Amazing videos, thank you guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr chris

U-Boot in Atlantik Sud
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Heh, what was that sailing ship carrying? Such a small boat and HUGE explosion, or maybe the director of that clip had watched too much hollywood.

Phobus · 12-10-06, 04:32 PM

Talking of videos and pictures, does anyone know where I can get photos of the Graf Spey. I've tried Floating Dockyard but they only do USA ships. The IWM is too confusing; I've spent ages on their site trying to locate a picture.

I ask because I was once on the Graf Spey as a lad, in 1937/38 and would like a picture.

Jimbuna · 12-10-06, 04:39 PM

WOW

are you being serious ?...you were on the Graf Spee ? My father would probably love to talk to you about those times way back

Here are loads of pictures for you to look at....enjoy:

http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=Graf+Spee

_Seth_ · 12-10-06, 05:50 PM

Just a reminder: I have posted all of the WWII & Uboatvideos i could find on youtube, just visit sethproductions (Link under signature).

Jimbuna · 12-11-06, 04:18 AM

Just so long as 'sethproductions' only support military productions and not those of the 'adult' kind

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

mr chris · 12-11-06, 04:21 AM

Oh and i thought it was a link to SteveStifflerproductions. Bugger :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Jimbuna · 12-11-06, 06:16 AM

I'd be a tad more careful in using that last word in your post chris :hmm:
On this thread anyways

:rotfl: :rotfl:

Tonight mate MP 1900 gmt

mookiemookie · 12-11-06, 11:16 AM

Wow, Donitz had a pretty nasally voice!

Nice find.

NoLine · 12-11-06, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCIP

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

cheers
NoLine

Pumbaa · 12-11-06, 04:49 PM

I did some searching since I am layed up and cant work for a bit and all I could find was one unflattering picture (she was in the process of being scuttled

) of it at the adress below . . .
http://www.scotby.cumbria.sch.uk/Wor...2/Warships.htm

**EDIT**
found some better photos and a bit more flattering too at http://www.deutschland-class.dk/admi...valreview.html

12-09-06, 07:49 PM	#1
ook Seaman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 38 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Short interview with Grossadmiral Dönitz

12-09-06, 07:56 PM	#2
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	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. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

12-10-06, 12:49 PM	#4
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	The are loads of U-Boat films it seems over at youtube. Here are a few links to some others it anone is intrested. U-Boot in Atlantik Sud = Operation Paukenschlaq = Ein U-Boot = The U-Boot in Canada = Scharnhorst = Operation Cerberus = __________________

12-10-06, 04:32 PM	#7
Phobus Gunner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Poole. Dorset UK Posts: 93 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Graf Spey Talking of videos and pictures, does anyone know where I can get photos of the Graf Spey. I've tried Floating Dockyard but they only do USA ships. The IWM is too confusing; I've spent ages on their site trying to locate a picture. I ask because I was once on the Graf Spey as a lad, in 1937/38 and would like a picture.

12-10-06, 04:39 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	WOW are you being serious ?...you were on the Graf Spee ? My father would probably love to talk to you about those times way back Here are loads of pictures for you to look at....enjoy: http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=Graf+Spee __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-09-06, 08:50 PM	#3
Corrupt_File Sparky Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada's Western Naval Fleet Posts: 157 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	an old propaganda film you've probably all seen:

12-10-06, 12:59 PM	#5
ook Seaman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 38 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	There are lot of wwII vids. Videos about Bismarck (color video included): = Schleswig-Holstein: =

12-10-06, 05:50 PM	#9
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Just a reminder: I have posted all of the WWII & Uboatvideos i could find on youtube, just visit sethproductions (Link under signature). __________________

12-11-06, 04:18 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Just so long as 'sethproductions' only support military productions and not those of the 'adult' kind :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-11-06, 04:21 AM	#11
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Oh and i thought it was a link to SteveStifflerproductions. Bugger :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: __________________

12-11-06, 06:16 AM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'd be a tad more careful in using that last word in your post chris :hmm: On this thread anyways :rotfl: :rotfl: Tonight mate MP 1900 gmt __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-11-06, 11:16 AM	#13
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Wow, Donitz had a pretty nasally voice! Nice find. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

12-11-06, 04:49 PM	#15
Pumbaa Watch Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 24 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I did some searching since I am layed up and cant work for a bit and all I could find was one unflattering picture (she was in the process of being scuttled ) of it at the adress below . . . http://www.scotby.cumbria.sch.uk/Wor...2/Warships.htm EDIT found some better photos and a bit more flattering too at http://www.deutschland-class.dk/admi...valreview.html