Why dont american subs have german like conning towers?

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[quote=John Pancoast]

Originally Posted by Ghostieguide

Well, since the "U" in "u-boat" stood for a German word, I think it's safe to say that American boats weren't called "u-boats."

Here is a quote from Winston Churchill on the subject:
Enemy submarines are to be called "U-boats." The term "submarine" is to be reserved for Allied underwater vessels. U-boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs. --Winston Churchill