Erich Topp RIP

Easty · 12-29-05, 10:05 AM

Hi Guys

I just read on the uboat.Net Forum that Admiral Erich Topp holder of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords and fabled commander of U57, U552 , U3010 and 2513 passed away on the 26th of december.

Very Very sad news.

Regards
Andrew

Wolfram · 12-29-05, 10:09 AM

My crew and I stand at attention and present a salute to a legend...

Rest well sir

Gizzmoe · 12-29-05, 10:10 AM

Yes, that was already mentioned in "General Topics":
http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=46720

HereÂ´s the link to the uboat.net thread:
http://www.uboat.net/forum/read.php?f=3&i=42567&t=42522

Carolus Rex · 12-29-05, 10:39 AM

Funny to see a German officer saluted on a message board wich contains mostly sons of allied soldiers.

I join in though.

Rest in Peace!

frogdog · 12-29-05, 10:45 AM

The man was a warrior, patriot and professional who did his duty to his country...honorably...regardless of the side he was on. He was not a terrorist, a thug or schniviling bureaucrat. As such...he is deserving of my respect...even though he was on the losing side. A side I might add that was fully deserving of losing big time.

rulle34 · 12-29-05, 10:48 AM

My respect to Admiral Erich Topp and condolences to his relatives and close ones.

Spaxspore · 12-29-05, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by frogdog

The man was a warrior, patriot and professional who did his duty to his country...honorably...regardless of the side he was on. He was not a terrorist, a thug or schniviling bureaucrat. As such...he is deserving of my respect...even though he was on the losing side. A side I might add that was fully deserving of losing big time.

Well said

LukeFF · 12-29-05, 11:04 AM

S!

fire-fox · 12-29-05, 11:05 AM

Eric Topp was one of the many grate men and personalities to come from both sides of the war and its a pity that something sow terrible as that conflict produces men and legacies as grate as his.

Eric Topp RIP and may your memory remain on petrol and never be forgoten.

Crash Dive · 12-29-05, 11:38 AM

Don't forget he also served as an ally in the post war west german navy.

Hudsonhawk · 12-29-05, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaxspore

Quote:

Originally Posted by frogdog

The man was a warrior, patriot and professional who did his duty to his country...honorably...regardless of the side he was on. He was not a terrorist, a thug or schniviling bureaucrat. As such...he is deserving of my respect...even though he was on the losing side. A side I might add that was fully deserving of losing big time.

Well said

Here......Here......May he Rest in Peace

VonHelsching · 12-29-05, 12:09 PM

Although he was used for propaganda documentaries, he will live forever and be remembered as one of the top submarine (not just u-boat) aces of WWII.

Also as a TYp 21 (XXI) admirer, I should add that he was one of the few who commanded this type of u-boat.

May he rest in peace

Oberon · 12-29-05, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VonHelsching

Although he was used for propaganda documentaries, he will live forever and be remembered as one of the top submarine (not just u-boat) aces of WWII.

Also as a TYp 21 (XXI) admirer, I should add that he was one of the few who commanded this type of u-boat.

May he rest in peace

Commanded that type of U-boat? He wrote the book on it....literally!
http://www.uboat.net/men/topp.htm

12-29-05, 02:43 PM

May a hero of the Kriegsmarine and later allied marine Rest in Peace. My deepest condoleances to his family and friends.

El Dude · 12-29-05, 02:52 PM

~S~

12-29-05, 10:05 AM	#1
Easty Mate Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 55 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Erich Topp RIP Hi Guys I just read on the uboat.Net Forum that Admiral Erich Topp holder of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords and fabled commander of U57, U552 , U3010 and 2513 passed away on the 26th of december. Very Very sad news. Regards Andrew

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rulle34 Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 835 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	My respect to Admiral Erich Topp and condolences to his relatives and close ones. __________________

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fire-fox Chief Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Peoples Republic of West Yorkshire Posts: 326 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	Eric Topp was one of the many grate men and personalities to come from both sides of the war and its a pity that something sow terrible as that conflict produces men and legacies as grate as his. Eric Topp RIP and may your memory remain on petrol and never be forgoten. __________________ Running subs aground since SH1 and Silent Service Running SH5 @ 100% difficulty + TWoS 2.2.19(RealNav + BDU + port smoke + food) + Carotio_IntercontinentalRadioPack tweaked + The Little Ships of SH5 - Coaster Pack

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Crash Dive Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 136 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Don't forget he also served as an ally in the post war west german navy. __________________ \"The sixth electric fish went to her midships to break the ship\'s back and set her afire.\" O\'Kane

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Wolfram Weps Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: periscope depth Posts: 354 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	My crew and I stand at attention and present a salute to a legend... Rest well sir

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Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Yes, that was already mentioned in "General Topics": http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=46720 HereÂ´s the link to the uboat.net thread: http://www.uboat.net/forum/read.php?f=3&i=42567&t=42522

12-29-05, 10:39 AM	#4
Carolus Rex Watch Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Funny to see a German officer saluted on a message board wich contains mostly sons of allied soldiers. I join in though. Rest in Peace!

12-29-05, 10:45 AM	#5
frogdog Torpedoman Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 116 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	The man was a warrior, patriot and professional who did his duty to his country...honorably...regardless of the side he was on. He was not a terrorist, a thug or schniviling bureaucrat. As such...he is deserving of my respect...even though he was on the losing side. A side I might add that was fully deserving of losing big time.

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LukeFF Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 3,610 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 5	S!

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VonHelsching Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 1,025 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Although he was used for propaganda documentaries, he will live forever and be remembered as one of the top submarine (not just u-boat) aces of WWII. Also as a TYp 21 (XXI) admirer, I should add that he was one of the few who commanded this type of u-boat. May he rest in peace

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CV-707 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	May a hero of the Kriegsmarine and later allied marine Rest in Peace. My deepest condoleances to his family and friends.