Just read Das Boot the book

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Originally Posted by UnterseeBoogeyMan

a British DD does a victory lap (WHY DIDNT THEY PUT THAT IN THE MOVIE???) over the spot they sank,

This is depicted in the uncut version of the movie.

Bucheim also explains why they have to go to Gibralter - someone has to stop the flow of supplies to Montgomery, Rommel is forced to retreat becuase he doesnt have enough of his.

The narration in the uncut version also explains this.

The book also explains why the airplane that attacks in the dark was able to do it. I think I've spoiled it enough, hopefully you'll go out and read the book now.

...This is also explained in the uncut version.

Seriously, watch the uncut version if you ever get a chance. There's a lot of great character moments in it that got cut out of the shorter versions.