U-203 - RUDOLF MÜTZELBURG - 11 Combat Patrols, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean
U-203 - RUDOLF MÜTZELBURG - 11 Combat Patrols, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean
U-203 - RUDOLF MÜTZELBURG - 11 Combat Patrols, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean
U-203 - RUDOLF MÜTZELBURG - 11 Combat Patrols, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean
U-203 - RUDOLF MÜTZELBURG - 11 Combat Patrols, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean
U-203 - RUDOLF MÜTZELBURG - 11 Combat Patrols, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean
U-203 - RUDOLF MÜTZELBURG - 11 Combat Patrols, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean
U-203 - RUDOLF MÜTZELBURG - 11 Combat Patrols, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean
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U-203 - RUDOLF MÜTZELBURG - 11 Combat Patrols, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean

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After achieving regular successes against convoys in the North Atlantic during its first four patrols, Rolf Mützelburg's U-203 carried out several torpedo attacks directly off the Canadian coast at the end of 1941. Its commander was awarded the Knight's Cross. To operate effectively off the US coast during its sixth patrol, on 24 March 1942, U-203 became the first U-Boot to be replenished at sea by another submarine.

In July 1942, it was in the Caribbean, during his 7th combat patrol, that Mützelburg achieved his greatest successes. He added Oak Leaves to his decoration, but stubbornly refused to leave front-line service as Admiral Dönitz requested. He was at that point the most decorated officer in the German submarine arm to return to combat.

His determination to remain with his men cost him his life in a unique accident at sea: due to rolling, he was accidentally killed after striking a ballast tank with his head while diving from the conning tower.

For the subsequent patrols, he was replaced by his former second-in-command, Hermann Kottmann. Despite the advances made by the Allies in weaponry and detection, when U-203 put to sea again at the end of 1942, the boat would still manage two additional combat patrols.

This U-Boot was sunk during the 11th and final patrol, through the combined action of an Allied aircraft and a surface vessel.

Follow U-203 through its 11 combat patrols, illustrated with over 320 period photographs and documents…

 

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Author 1
Luc Braeuer
Publication date
April 2022
Pages
160
Illustrations
Over 320 color and B&W photos
Cover
Hardcover
Language
French
Publisher
HEIMDAL
EAN
9782840485926

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