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U-boat

German submarine. The term was used in both world wars when U-boat attacks posed a great threat to Allied shipping.
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In spite of their infamous worldwide reputation, there are, I believe, only a handful of U-boats left, so it is vital that this example is preserved.
Letter: Help save historic boat by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
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Its use in locating surfacing U-Boats was blamed by the Fuhrer for Britain's success in the Battle of the Atlantic, which was masterminded from Liverpool in a base under Exchange Flags behind the Town Hall.
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