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The Hidden History of the Nazi U-Boats That Prowled the Gulf Coast, Bringing World War II to America’s Shores
German submarines sank 56 Allied ships in the region and damaged another 14, losing just one of their own in the process ...
A German U-boat brought WWII to RI's doorstep. Now it lies on the ocean floor
The German U-boat U-853 was sunk off the coast of Point Judith, Rhode Island, in May 1945, marking the last U.S. merchant ...
What Is A Pocket Battleship And How Did Germany Use Them To Circumvent Naval Treaties?
Germany's pocket battleships didn't weigh more than the Treaty of Versailles stipulated its battleships could weigh, but they ...