Party to honour Balz

Brag · 01-17-08, 01:38 PM

Report from BDU advance party Brest. 19 June 1940

Events aboard U-52 (Balz) and why the commander decided to proceed to Brest.

At 0615 hrs. of 16 June 1940, U-52 was attacked by Swordfish aircraft. Two bombs exploded before the U-boot reached ten meters depth. The explosions sent U-52 plunging toward bottom. All compartments were damaged. At 80 meters, crew managed to arrest the dive. There was severe flooding in all compartments and the boot continued sinking.

The damage control party had to switch its efforts between critically flooding compartments. The worst flooding was in the forward torpedo and crew compartments.

The situation was desperate. At 0620, the U-boot Komandant ordered the first blowing of ballast, which slowed the sinking.

At 0630 the flooding was brought under control, but the submarine was unable to rise. Once the electric motors were repaired, Lt. Balz ordered full speed ahead, blew all compressed air. The submarine managed to surface and stay with decks awash. On the surface, all compartments were pumped out and the boat regained positive bouyancy.

Seeing that our forces were advancing, Lt. Balz decided to put into a French port.

On 19 June, in heavy rain and fog, U-52 Was 12 kms west of Pt. San Mathieu, when lookouts saw a ship. Lt. Balz was surprised at German efficiency in getting an escort out.

The ship, which turned out to be a British destroyer opened fire, hitting the conning tower.

Fortunatelly, the watch crew had already cleard the bridge. Lt. Balz's tea cozy was schredded to bits.

In 30 meters of water, Balz decided to stay at periscope depth. Without torpedoes, U-52 could not engages the enemy. The first destroyer was joined by a second one.

A depth charge attack ensued.
U-52 took some light damage. On the destroyer's second run, it collided with U-52's conning tower. There was an explosion aboard the destroyer.

U-52 went into silent running near the surface. After half an hour the destroyers left and U-52 proceeded into Brest, arriving an hour later. Surprisingly enough the U-52 crew did not suffer any casualties.

The incidents described above dramatize the need for having a strong damage control crew. Had Komandant Balz not have trained such a good team, U-52 would have been lost.

To celebrate the arrival of the first U-boat into Brest we're having a party.
Entertainment provided by Jimbuna's Tube V, the Stern Banans. Balz said the drinks are on him.

Sailor Steve · 01-17-08, 02:07 PM

I hope Brest is in German hands by this date.:rotfl:

I'm just glad Kalb and company are alright. That crazy Balz is an accident waiting to happen.

Jimbuna · 01-17-08, 02:10 PM

Well.....looking at all my banana crew it would appear I'm already there :hmm:

Blacklight · 01-17-08, 02:17 PM

*Rejoices !!!* I just KNEW Balz was OK !!!!!!

Sigurd · 01-17-08, 02:20 PM

I'm starting to learn that the hoochie-woochie never will die. Oh well, tonight I drink and party, for my crew and I set sail tommorow.

Oberon · 01-17-08, 02:49 PM

I hope Kaleu Balz has put in a request form to BdU for a new tea-cosy!

U-35 fires her deck gun in celebration for the re-

What do you mean bad weather?

Oh yeah...

U-35's deck gunner shouts "Bang!" in celebration for the safe return of U-52!

We'll join the party once we've finished our jaunt around the North Sea and the extreme edges of DER KANAL.

Dowly · 01-17-08, 02:52 PM

*Dowly walks in pissed drunk*

-Guten Abend, Balz.

*walks over to Balz and pukes in his lap*

-I'm not in condition to sail... but I can always fly.

*Dowly leaves and the roar of Daimler Bentz is heard outside alongside many screams from soldiers trying to get as far as possible from the plane*

Ivan Putski · 01-17-08, 02:54 PM

Sounds like a grand time is in store for all, let the booze flow, and don`t forget to spend time with Lily Marlene.

Oberon · 01-17-08, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dowly

-I'm not in condition to sail... but I can always fly.

Wait...wait...

:hmm:

Do you fly Swordfisches, Herr Dowly? :hmm:

Abd_von_Mumit · 01-17-08, 03:30 PM

From: Oberleutnant zur See Herbert Mann, commander of true U-52, 2nd Flotilla Wilhelmshaven

To: BdU

CLASSIFIED, OF EXTREME IMPORTANCE

On our way to designated sea area. Got a radio report saying that U-52 just reached the French port of Brest, severly damaged. That must be a fake boat. I repeat - the so called U-52 is not the true one. U-52 hasn't encountered any enemy yet, no damage taken, no torpedoes launched, noone dead nor wounded. No need for supplies or repairs. Stay alert.

[-]

Brag · 01-17-08, 03:45 PM

After saying hello to Dowley, Balz pours champagne over his trousers. "It's the same colour as piss," He remarks, laughing. "Great men like me piss champagne."

"By the way, they finally promoted me to Kapitanleutnant. That full stripe on my slves looks good, ja?

BulSoldier · 01-17-08, 04:02 PM

Long live the BalZ ! Long live the BalZ ! Long live the BalZ !

It was time to return my dear Johan, we were getting worried about you !

Brag · 01-17-08, 04:05 PM

Balz requests his favorite song. The Tube V Stern Bananas comply with a lively rendition.

Balz is the Greatest Hoochie Woochie.

Jimbuna · 01-17-08, 04:08 PM

Einzelganger · 01-17-08, 04:28 PM

Herr Balz,

Welcome back and glad to see you, U-46's crew will join your party in Brest.

But first, we salute your tea cozy which has given so much so you may party with us another day.

01-17-08, 01:38 PM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Party to honour Balz Report from BDU advance party Brest. 19 June 1940 Events aboard U-52 (Balz) and why the commander decided to proceed to Brest. At 0615 hrs. of 16 June 1940, U-52 was attacked by Swordfish aircraft. Two bombs exploded before the U-boot reached ten meters depth. The explosions sent U-52 plunging toward bottom. All compartments were damaged. At 80 meters, crew managed to arrest the dive. There was severe flooding in all compartments and the boot continued sinking. The damage control party had to switch its efforts between critically flooding compartments. The worst flooding was in the forward torpedo and crew compartments. The situation was desperate. At 0620, the U-boot Komandant ordered the first blowing of ballast, which slowed the sinking. At 0630 the flooding was brought under control, but the submarine was unable to rise. Once the electric motors were repaired, Lt. Balz ordered full speed ahead, blew all compressed air. The submarine managed to surface and stay with decks awash. On the surface, all compartments were pumped out and the boat regained positive bouyancy. Seeing that our forces were advancing, Lt. Balz decided to put into a French port. On 19 June, in heavy rain and fog, U-52 Was 12 kms west of Pt. San Mathieu, when lookouts saw a ship. Lt. Balz was surprised at German efficiency in getting an escort out. The ship, which turned out to be a British destroyer opened fire, hitting the conning tower. Fortunatelly, the watch crew had already cleard the bridge. Lt. Balz's tea cozy was schredded to bits. In 30 meters of water, Balz decided to stay at periscope depth. Without torpedoes, U-52 could not engages the enemy. The first destroyer was joined by a second one. A depth charge attack ensued. U-52 took some light damage. On the destroyer's second run, it collided with U-52's conning tower. There was an explosion aboard the destroyer. U-52 went into silent running near the surface. After half an hour the destroyers left and U-52 proceeded into Brest, arriving an hour later. Surprisingly enough the U-52 crew did not suffer any casualties. The incidents described above dramatize the need for having a strong damage control crew. Had Komandant Balz not have trained such a good team, U-52 would have been lost. To celebrate the arrival of the first U-boat into Brest we're having a party. Entertainment provided by Jimbuna's Tube V, the Stern Banans. Balz said the drinks are on him. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/ Last edited by Brag; 01-17-08 at 01:56 PM.

01-17-08, 02:07 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I hope Brest is in German hands by this date.:rotfl: I'm just glad Kalb and company are alright. That crazy Balz is an accident waiting to happen. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-17-08, 02:10 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Well.....looking at all my banana crew it would appear I'm already there :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-17-08, 02:17 PM	#4
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	Rejoices !!! I just KNEW Balz was OK !!!!!! __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

01-17-08, 02:20 PM	#5
Sigurd Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 140 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I'm starting to learn that the hoochie-woochie never will die. Oh well, tonight I drink and party, for my crew and I set sail tommorow. __________________ GWX 2.0 w/ OLC GUI 1.2.3 for GWX 2.0 DiD, 79% realism (by the OLC GUI standards). Currently taking a break from the Atlantic to hone my flight-sim skills

01-17-08, 02:49 PM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I hope Kaleu Balz has put in a request form to BdU for a new tea-cosy! U-35 fires her deck gun in celebration for the re- What do you mean bad weather? Oh yeah... U-35's deck gunner shouts "Bang!" in celebration for the safe return of U-52! We'll join the party once we've finished our jaunt around the North Sea and the extreme edges of DER KANAL.

01-17-08, 02:52 PM	#7
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Dowly walks in pissed drunk -Guten Abend, Balz. walks over to Balz and pukes in his lap -I'm not in condition to sail... but I can always fly. Dowly leaves and the roar of Daimler Bentz is heard outside alongside many screams from soldiers trying to get as far as possible from the plane

01-17-08, 02:54 PM	#8
Ivan Putski Captain Join Date: May 2005 Location: Memphis, Tn. U.S.A. Posts: 548 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Sounds like a grand time is in store for all, let the booze flow, and don`t forget to spend time with Lily Marlene. __________________ " Is He?..........Yeah..........Nothing Moving, But His Watch."

01-17-08, 03:30 PM	#10
Abd_von_Mumit The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warszawa, Polska Posts: 1,453 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 4	From: Oberleutnant zur See Herbert Mann, commander of true U-52, 2nd Flotilla Wilhelmshaven To: BdU CLASSIFIED, OF EXTREME IMPORTANCE On our way to designated sea area. Got a radio report saying that U-52 just reached the French port of Brest, severly damaged. That must be a fake boat. I repeat - the so called U-52 is not the true one. U-52 hasn't encountered any enemy yet, no damage taken, no torpedoes launched, noone dead nor wounded. No need for supplies or repairs. Stay alert. [-] __________________ Long, hard, wet and full of seamen. My precious. SH3+GWX+OLC — sunk x4, retired x2; SH5+TDW — still exploring My SH5 mods: EQuaTool - Elite Quality Map Tools, Patrol Routine Scripts, No Logo Intro Menu_Animation, Less Annoying Stopwatch Links: SH5 mods I use, FileFront, Manual plotting how-to

01-17-08, 03:45 PM	#11
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	After saying hello to Dowley, Balz pours champagne over his trousers. "It's the same colour as piss," He remarks, laughing. "Great men like me piss champagne." "By the way, they finally promoted me to Kapitanleutnant. That full stripe on my slves looks good, ja? __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

01-17-08, 04:02 PM	#12
BulSoldier Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Burgas/Bulgaria Posts: 550 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Long live the BalZ ! Long live the BalZ ! Long live the BalZ ! It was time to return my dear Johan, we were getting worried about you ! __________________ By the hour !

01-17-08, 04:05 PM	#13
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Balz requests his favorite song. The Tube V Stern Bananas comply with a lively rendition. Balz is the Greatest Hoochie Woochie. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

01-17-08, 04:08 PM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-17-08, 04:28 PM	#15
Einzelganger Electrician's Mate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 135 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Herr Balz, Welcome back and glad to see you, U-46's crew will join your party in Brest. But first, we salute your tea cozy which has given so much so you may party with us another day. __________________ Den Tipperary song, wenn ich bitten darf !