yes, April 1 1933 thank you! It has been quite the source of frustration as in my search as I am well aware of the proper way to file a date. Somehow in my stubborn mind I have yet to utilize the respected and correct way. So if can help me find a resource to obtain all the names of of CREW 33 it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading my post and taking the time to respond. Regards FG
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There is conflicting information out there about how many recruits arrived on Dänholm Island on 9-23-1933. The best source so far has been by Jordan Vause- U-boat Ace-The Story of Wolfgang Lüth. Vause offers that 123 swore-in and 8 failed out leaving 115 to complete the infantry training. other sources claim that Crew 33 consisted of 112 sea officers (70 would be U-boat officers), 20 marine e
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If a member of the Reichsmarine had served in the enlisted or NCO ranks prior to attending the Marine Academy and had achieved the rank of Stabsmechaniker prior to huis assignment to Crew 33 for training of that of an officer, what rank would he be required to wear, or would the "mustang" be issued just the uniform, insignia and title of just a Fähnrich with no consideration given to hi
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Hello all...I really can't get my head around this. Is it just that obvious, that they are the same rating written in another manner? In Paterson's book U-Boat War Patrol, the crew is listed in rear; Emil Grade Maschinenobermaat Control Room Mate and then Franz Stocker Obermaschinenmaat Starboard Diesel Engineer Thanks For Looking!
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Hello, If anyone may know, could someone advise me as to what year did U-BOAT operations start supplying surgeons aboard ocean going boats or any type U-BOAT for that matter? Thanks as always!
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Thank you so much Mr. Dunn!!! Great assustance!
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Please can anyone explain what positions are taken by designated crew on watch. ie. Is the WO forward-red or forward-green and the CPO is where? The aft-green and aft-red lookouts are self explanatory. However, could you include how the deck watch abandon the bridge on crash dive, I've tried to research but I find conflicting reports on their responsibilities once dive is initiated. Thank y
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Hello evertyobody!!! I wonder if anyone can solve sort of a mystery for me as the type IXB is kind of the bastard child of U-boats. Could you inform me of the tower configuration and weapons available for Kptlt. Hardegen boat when it “visited” the Eastern Sea Frontier of the U.S. in Jan 1942. It is difficult to find early photos of this boat but what I can surmise: the main gun being 105MM. T
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