New telling of Laconia incident...

[Feuer Frei!]

Originally Posted by nikbear

Thats what I've always thought,since that was one of the accusations levelled at Doenitz at his warcrimes trial,that his 'Laconia order' amounted to an order to commit murder and open fire on survivors,surely the American commander could have the very same accusation levelled at him

I agree!

Doenitz received defense at Nueremberg for the giving of the order by
some of the most respected figures in the US Navy, Admital Chester Nimitz who came to his defense and said that the United States had operated under the same engagements of unrestricted warfare.

Despite the order, some U-boat commanders continued in their practice to aid survivors of their attacks.