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German submarine U-8, 1935

U 8

1935 Type IIB submarine

  • TypeArchaeological sites
  • WhereWilhelmshaven, Germany

Photo: Johanns Kühne · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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About German submarine U-8, 1935

The German submarine U-8 was a Type IIB U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, based at Kiel during World War II. It was one of the smaller versions, and was first launched on 16 July 1935. Its first commander was Harald Grosse. U-8 would have 18 commanders over the course of its service, the last being Jürgen Kriegshammer.

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