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Originally Posted by Rammstein0991
I wonder how the Germans got supplies in (torpedos, shells, bullets) Seems like shipping them by merchantmen wouldnt work due to the RN's submarine force
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Some of these supplies like torpedoes and ammo were brought out by operational boats, and one former Italian submarine with a mixed crew. They simply delivered the torpedoes and didn't attempt to use them en route. These boats then made their entire loading space available for raw materials to be returned to Europe. Items like rubber, tin, tungsten and quinine that Germany sorely lacked.
General equipment was supplied by the dockyards. Stores left behind by the British Commonwealth was sufficient for keeping things running. With the assistance of the Japanese Army, the boats were supplied with provisions. Finding bread, fats, vegetables, and fruits was the main problem for the German quartermasters. However, after initial difficulties, it was partially solved by enlisting local canning factories.
Fuel oil and lubricating oil were supplied by the Japanese Navy. Fuel supplies were always assured because of the rich stocks nearby in the oil fields in the Dutch East Indies.