Re: U-505, non alfa but . ..

[Wille R in Scandinavia <veloce@domain.elided>]

Ed Lutz: 
> I can confirm the story. I have been on that sub a few times and 
always 
> find it very interesting. For a real dose of the realities of 
sub warfare 
> first watch Das Boot, then visit the U505 in Chicago. It sent 
cold shivers 
> through me. 
> My memory tells me that it was off Africa that the boat was 
captured but my 
> last visit was many years ago so I'm not 100% sure. If you can 
get there, 
> do so. The museum has a very informative display detailing how 
the boat was 
> captured, what life on the boat was like, and the effort 
involved in 
> getting it to the museum. A must visit for any military history 
buff who 
> finds himself in the area. 

> 
What a response!

Thanx a bunch for your kind information, I almost got my mail-box 
blocked with all kind mails about this topic. I appreciate your 
respond. This made my evening here in the Arctic snow.

Thanx Wille R. 
www.veloce.nu 
The Duetto Register 
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