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Tin Can Titans
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John Wukovits
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Today Reinhard Hardegen (wartime commander of U-123) walks with a bounce, smiles readily, and appears full of vigor with a ramrod straight back. His mind is sharp, his eyes keen, his handshake strong. I hope I am in the half
the shape he is when I am his age!
We stood on the deck of a sailing ship at the Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum (German maritime museum) in Bremerhaven during this interview I conducted for radio in 1992.
The Interview
| #1 (8:04) | Wav | Hardegen describes how he came to the U-boat Corps, his wartime and post war experiences. |
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