Outcome any war depends on many factors, among which is of considerable importance, of course, weapons.Despite the fact that absolutely all the German submarines of World War II were very powerful because the person Adolf Hitler considered them the most important weapon and devoted considerable attention to the development of this industry, it could not inflict damage that would significantly impact on the course of the war.Why did it happen?Who is behind the creation of underwater army?Were there really German submarines of World War II so invincible?Why such forward-Nazis were not able to defeat the Red Army?The answer to these and other questions can be found in the review.
General
Together, all the equipment, standing in service of the Third Reich during World War II, was called "Kriegsmarine" and submarines made up a significant part of the arsenal.As a separate branch of scuba equipment was transferred Nov. 1, 1934, and the fleet was already disbanded after the war ended, t. E. Having existed for less than ten years.In such a short span of time German submarines of World War II brought a lot of fear in the souls of his enemies, leaving a huge mark on the bloody pages of the history of the Third Reich.Thousands of dead, hundreds of sunken ships, all that is left to the conscience of the survivors of the Nazis and their subordinates.
Commander Krigsmarine
During World War II Kriegsmarine was at the helm of one of the most prominent Nazis - Karl Doenitz.German submarines during World War II played certainly an important role, but not the man that would not have happened.He was personally involved in the creation of plans to attack opponents, participated in the attacks on the set of ships and made progress on this path, for which he was awarded the Knight's Cross and Oak Leaves - one of the most important awards of Nazi Germany.Doenitz was an admirer of Hitler and his successor was that it hurt a lot during the Nuremberg trials, because after death he was considered the chief of the Fuhrer of the Third Reich.
Specifications
easy to guess that for the state of the underwater army responsible Karl Doenitz.German submarines during World War II, a photo of which prove their strength, they have an impressive parameters.
In general, armed Kriegsmarine was 21 species submarines.They had the following characteristics:
- displacement from 275 to 2710 tons;
- surface speed from 9.7 to 19.2 knots;
- underwater speed: from 6.9 to 17.2;
- depth: from 150 to 280 meters.
This proves that the German submarines of World War II were not only powerful, they are among the most powerful weapons of war with Germany.
composition Krigsmarine
for military boats of the fleet in 1154 Germany is the submarine.It is noteworthy that until September 1939 submarine was only 57 pieces, and the rest were built specifically to participate in the war.Some of them were captured.For example, there were five Dutch, four Italian, two Norwegian and one British and French submarines.All of them were in service of the Third Reich.
Achievements
Kriegsmarine Navy throughout the war inflicted considerable damage to his opponents.For example, the most productive Captain Otto Kretschmer sank nearly fifty enemy ships.There are champions among their vessels.For example, the German submarine U-48 sank 52 ships.
Throughout World War II, the German naval forces managed to destroy 63 destroyers, cruisers, 9, 7, 2 aircraft carriers and even battleships.The largest and most notable victory for the German army among them can be considered flooding battleship "Royal Oak", whose crew consisted of thousands of people, and its displacement is 31,200 tons.
Plan Z
As Hitler considered his fleet critical to Germany's triumph over other countries and had him exclusively positive feelings, he gave him a lot of attention and limited funding.In 1939, a plan was developed for the development of the Kriegsmarine in the next 10 years, which, fortunately, did not manage to become a reality.According to the plan, we should have been built a few hundred most powerful battleships, cruisers and submarines.
Powerful German submarines of World War II
Photo some surviving German submarine technology give an idea of the power of the Navy of the Third Reich, but only weakly reflect how strong was this army.Most of the German navy had submarines type VII, they have the optimal seaworthiness had an average size, and most importantly, their construction was relatively low, which is important in wartime.
They can dive to a depth of 320 meters with a displacement up to 769 tons, the crew ranged from 42 to 52 employees.Despite the fact that "Seven" were pretty high quality boats, eventually hostile countries Germany improved its weapons, so the Germans also had to work on the modernization of their offspring.As a result, the boat appeared a few modifications.The most popular of these was the model VIIC, which was not only the personification of Germany's military power during the attack on the Atlantic, but was much more comfortable than the previous version.The impressive dimensions allowed to establish more powerful diesel engines, and subsequent modification is different and more durable buildings that provide a deeper dive.
German submarines of World War II were subjected to a constant, as it is now would say upgrade.One of the most innovative models considered to be the type XXI.This submarine was created by the air conditioning system and additional equipment that has been designed for a longer stay underwater team.There were built 118 boats of this type.
Results of Kriegsmarine
Submarines Germany WWII photo which often can be found in books on military equipment, played a very important role in the onset of the Third Reich.Their power can not be underestimated, but should take into account that even with such protection from the Fuhrer of the bloodiest in history the German fleet and failed to bring his power to win.Probably not enough good equipment and a strong army to victory in Germany did not have enough of the wit and courage, which has brave warriors of the Soviet Union.Everyone knows that the Nazis were extremely bloodthirsty and on its way little disdain, but it did not help them either incredibly equipped army, nor the lack of principles.Armored vehicles, a large quantity of ammunition and the latest development did not bring the expected results of the Third Reich.
