The Commander Interviews


Erich Topp

Prepared by Stephen Ames

Today Erich Topp (wartime commander of U-552) is a man with a sharp mind, strong handshake, and piercing blue eyes. In the video interview excerpt he describes the desirable qualities of a U-boat Commander.

The Interviews

#1 (1:33) MP3 Wav Topp speaks of the type XXI Elektro Boats.
#2 (1:58) MP3 Wav Topp speaking on how the XXI might have fared in the Battle of the Atlantic.
#3 (1:46) Real Video Video interview with Erich Topp where he speaks of leadership duties on a U-boat.

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