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 ...

Under the command of Lt. Cmdr. Maurice Jester, the Coast Guard cutter Icarus, shown here, sank a German U-boat off the North Carolina coast during WWII. (U.S. Coast Guard) After the Japanese aircraft ...