Interesting story of US capture of U-boat

[shegeek72]

"This is the story about the capture of a German U-505 Submarine, by the USS Guadalcanal in the Atlantic ocean, during World War II"

http://www.fransorb.com/cve60.htm
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[joea]

THIS should have been made into a film instead of U-571. In fact that film is an insult to these sailors almost as much as it was to the Brits (and before them the Poles) who actually captured/smuggled Enigma first.

Great story.

[U-104]

Originally Posted by joea

THIS should have been made into a film instead of U-571. In fact that film is an insult to these sailors almost as much as it was to the Brits (and before them the Poles) who actually captured/smuggled Enigma first.

Great story.

[shegeek72]

more pics here:
http://uboat.net/gallery/index.html?...505B&img=1
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[Bis71]

The irony is that the commander of the TF was almost court-martialed. Standing orders were NOT to capture U-boats in case the Germans changed codes because of it.

[Spaxspore]

Originally Posted by joea

THIS should have been made into a film instead of U-571. In fact that film is an insult to these sailors almost as much as it was to the Brits (and before them the Poles) who actually captured/smuggled Enigma first.

Great story.

I couldnt have agreed more, i like a movie based on facts, not fiction IE-U571

[cmdrk]

Originally Posted by joea

THIS should have been made into a film instead of U-571. In fact that film is an insult to these sailors almost as much as it was to the Brits (and before them the Poles) who actually captured/smuggled Enigma first.

Great story.

Actually, there was a news reel film about the capture. Great footage. It's been many years ago, but I had it on VHS (pre-DVD era). Tape got bad. Wish I had a chance to convert it to digital now.