One of the most spectacular, albeit minor, Allied victories of World War II had absolutely no Allied involvement whatsoever. It came in the form of the Nazi submarine U-1206. The Type VIIC boat was a ...

A U-Boat Class II submarine (this one depicted, UB-35, was the same class as UB-29) prowls the open seas. Science History Images / Alamy Stock Photo You get an idea before you even walk in his door ...

The post-war narrative of the German U-boat efforts follows several stages: the first “Happy Time,” followed by the second “Happy Time,” and then utter destruction by the Allies. In reality, the ...