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Re: U-172's sinking of the Colombian schooner Resolute in June 1942?
Posted by: Jerry and Charla Mason ()
Date: November 25, 2010 02:11PM

Sid, on the hand grenade issue. Hand grenades were not part of the designed ammunition load for U-boats but are often mentioned POW interrogation reports so it can be assumed that they were carried aboard U-172. The KTB uses the words "Handgranaten neben die Bordwand geworfen." It is clear they are talking about throwing a hand grenade and not firing a shell. Also, the sea state was 5 so operating the 10.5 cm cannon would have been difficult. Regards, Jerry

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U-172's sinking of the Colombian schooner Resolute in June 1942? Sid Guttridge 11/22/2010 05:41PM
Re: U-172's sinking of the Colombian schooner Resolute in June 1942? Jerry and Charla Mason 11/22/2010 08:27PM
Re: U-172's sinking of the Colombian schooner Resolute in June 1942? Sid Guttridge 11/24/2010 10:13AM
Re: U-172's sinking of the Colombian schooner Resolute in June 1942? Jerry and Charla Mason 11/25/2010 02:11PM
Re: U-172's sinking of the Colombian schooner Resolute in June 1942? Sid Guttridge 11/27/2010 12:52PM
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