General Discussions
This is the place to discuss general issues related to the U-boat war or the war at sea in WWII.
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13 years ago
vito
271. Re: Paint schemes
Paul...
These links might be helpful:
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13 years ago
vito
To forum participants...
Many previous posts requesting KM charts - this is the link:
Click on "Download Now"
Reference for additional important info:
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13 years ago
vito
274. Re: Herbert Ritschel
Hubert,
From my source in Munich (Christian Scmidt Fachbuchhandlung) - These 2 books are now out of print.
You might try and contact the author directly (from a 2005 posting on ubootwaffe):
Ritschel Herbert
Tubizer Str. 11,
70825 Korntal-Münchingen
Germany
Phone: 004907 11 83 18 09
OR
Ritschel Herbert
Postfach 1323
70825 Korntal-Münchingen
Germany
I do not h
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13 years ago
vito
275. Marine Rundschau
I am looking for two articles:
Der Frontsoldat erzahlt 19 (1955) P. 181-182 -- Unbekannter Passagier auf U-180 by Werner Musenberg
And...
Marine Rundschau 81 (1984) P.224-227 - Die erfolgreiche Fahrt des japanisches U-Bootes I-8".
If anyone can do a scans of such, I would appreciate it.
Reply:
kengems@usslea&
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13 years ago
vito
To forum participants,
I am getting ready to end my online book sale.....there are still some great buys left here for under 10 USD.
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13 years ago
vito
277. Re: U-957 pictures
Thanks for sharing these Marc....
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13 years ago
vito
Marc....
Some of the "criticalpast" videos are also found here:
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14 years ago
vito
281. Re: Help
Denis...
I obtained my copies from Christian Schmidt Fachbuchhandlung in Munich.
Note that the previous 5 volumes should also be available.
Contact Frau Schmidt at:
info@christian-schmidt.com
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14 years ago
vito
JTrain,
Not sure about written message that Korvkpt. Ralf-Reimar Wolfram left in a guest book at the Officer's mess in Bergen, Norway.
"Heart of Gold, Clear Horizon"
But..........
The 4th Flotilla Guest Book entry is:
4.XI.44
Wenn wir jetzt fort auf Feindfahrt Geh’n. (gehen) in unbekannte Zonen, dan
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14 years ago
vito
Metman....
4 Apr 1944 to 4 June 1944 -- U-385 -- East Of Newfoundland
21 April 1944 in AM 1729; 24 Apr 1944 in AM 1859; 5 May 1944 in AL 2731; 6 May 1944 in AL 2954; 20 May 1944 in AL 7896.
16 Apr 1944 to 7 June 1944 -- U-955 -- North Atlantic
29 Apr 1944 to 4 July 1944 -- U-853 -- North Atlantic
4 Jun 1944 to 24 July 1944 -- U-673 -- North Atlantic
21 Mar 1944 to 24 June 1944 -- U-548
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14 years ago
vito
284. Re: Aborted patrols
Platon - Rainer,
For further amplification regarding U-107 on 7 Sept. 1941:
Note: Other boats and dates were not found on the above site.
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14 years ago
vito
285. New Book
Some might be interested....
A new book by Lieutenant Karl-Heinz Herbschleb (U-21, U-85 and U-354). A large book with many, many photos (from his personal album). 428 pages. German text. Price a little high, but worth it. Some great photos here.
I obtained my copy from:
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14 years ago
vito
286. Re: Joseph M Cudahy
Steve....
Here are a couple of links for you:
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14 years ago
vito
Einar....
Keep checking this Ebay location:
He sometimes lists U-boat photos, usually from albums. In the FIND Window - type "U-" (without quotes) to search his listing.
There are also many other sellers on Ebay that deal in U-boat photos.
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14 years ago
vito
288. Re: U Boat 1206
Einar...
An interesting explanation here:
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14 years ago
vito
The below links refer to "The Northern Mariner" - Published quarterly by The Canadian Nautical Research Society in association with the North American Society for Oceanic History.
Tons of useful online research articles here...
Ex. 1: Type in "Convoy" (withot quotes) into the top right search box.
Ex. 2: Type in "Syrett" (withot quotes) into the top ri
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14 years ago
vito
Lio../
Mail me at kengems@ussleahy.com
with your mail address. I have some addionional info for you.
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14 years ago
vito
Uwe....
A few other books:
K-Men - by C.D. Bekker (William Kimber, 1955)
German frogmen and midget U-Boats
Die Seehunde by Klaus Mattes (Mittler & Sohn 1995)
Hitler's Secret Commandos: Operations of the K-Verband
by Helmut Blocksdorf
Also a link of interest:
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14 years ago
vito
292. Re: U-123 KTB claims
Lio,
As a note, the Blairesk was scrapped in 1970 (as per the link I included).
A Happy New Year to you and yours.....
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14 years ago
vito
293. Re: U-123 KTB claims
Lio..
Yes....Ritschel Band III was my reference.
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14 years ago
vito
294. Re: U-123 KTB claims
Lio..
My info coincides with your info for the 1st patrol.
2nd patrol (in sequence):
Cree 4791
Kolchis 2219
Oakcrest 5407
Tymeric 5228
King Idwal 5115
Anten 5135
Blairesk not mentioned.....
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14 years ago
vito
296. New Book
This book might be of interest...
Die Gästebücher der 4. U-Flottille
Guestbook Of The 4th Flotilla (Reprint-Limited Edition)
by Kia Winkler
4th Flotilla link:
These flotilla guestbooks are not usually available for perusal. The price is a little stiff, but very well worth it.
Book stats: 272 pages - 221x281mm - with original color reproductions - approx. 40 Euro
Mine was obt
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14 years ago
vito
297. Re: New Book
Don...
Check with Tom Petteys at Aberdeen - he sometimes gives a 10% discount for online sales ($66.75 TOTAL incl. S/H).
Tom Petteys mail: aberdeentp@earthlink.net
Also a happy holiday season to you and yours.....
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14 years ago
vito
298. New Book
Just received this book....EXCELLENT (photos and historical dissertation). Much original material.
Donitz's Crews: Germany's U-boat Sailors in World War II by French L. MacLean
Got my copy from Aberdeen Books
Price is a little stiff, but very well worth it.
Other sources:
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14 years ago
vito
I am looking for additional info regarding this event.
Reference: Ships Of The Esso Fleet In World War II - P.241.
A brief synopsis of the article:
"Encounter With Submarine"........On 5 December 1942, at 12-33N, 70-36W (50 miles from Aruba and within sight of Los Monges Island, near the entrance to the Gulf Of Venezuela), the US Naval gun crew of the SS Frederic R. Kellogg, wi
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