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Monday, 16 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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Georg von Bismarck is promoted to the rank of Generalleutnant posthumously.

Oberfeldwebel Karl Lipp of the German Kampfgeschwader 55 wing is awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Situation report - Moroccan Coast and Gibraltar area:

Coast of Morocco:
Boats operated first off Fedala, Casablanca and Fedala, the principle enemy landing place. Boats ordered to make for shallow waters just off the coast and attack shipping entering the harbors. The attack conditions (shallow water, heavy air and sea patrols with destroyer and land detection gear) made stationary positions just off the harbor untenable. Only quick thrusts by day or night were possible, followed by a quick withdrawal to deeper water.
On 11 November U 173 attacked a heavily guarded convoy off Casablanca harbor and scored 3 hits. On 12 November U 130 sank 3 freighters in Fedala Roads and reported about 20 freighters near the harbor.
While operating in shallow water near Casablanca during the night of 13 November U 509 reported a mine explosion. Since a minefield N. of Casablanca is unlikely and since good opportunities were available only just off Casablanca boats received orders to operate in their designated positions.
At the time of the next strike on 13 November no movements were seen off Casablanca and Fedala up to the 100 meter line and no ships were to be found in the Roads. Survey of the harbor of Safi on 12 November revealed no ships either in harbor or in the Roads, although there was a strong destroyer screen round the harbor.
On 15 November U 173 reported an outgoing group consisting of 1 carrier, 2 battleships and transports in DJ 2273 on course 30° high speed. Adir - Mogador and Mehdia Roads were proved to be empty offering no chance of success.
Overall situation on 16 November:
Landing operations finished in the West between 11 and 13 November. Attacks possible on 11 and 12 November only on ships at anchor in Fedala Roads. After the harbor of Casablanca and other small harbors were taken, only incoming and outgoing convoys offered targets. Attacks on these convoys would necessitate operations of boats in less than 50 meters of water. It is impossible to stay in this depth for any length of time because of the heavy destroyer and air patrols.
Purpose: Placement of boats somewhat removed from land in deep water. As far as possible according to numbers to join boats to Gibraltar area patrols so that a virtual blockade of the harbor of Casablanca is imposed. Strikes were possible near land in order to control harbors and roads.

Gibraltar area:
Due to heavy air and sea patrols in the sector west of Gibraltar we can reckon on no daylight attacks and only small night attacks. Placement must therefore be made in deepest water possible (depending on the number of boats). Boats will be placed in checkerboard fashion completely plastering the area, so that at least one boat will be in firing position either by day or by night. The 16 boats so disposed will be insufficient for the accomplishment of this task since the area between the boats are so great that convoys can move to and fro without being sighted by the boats.
Successes:
12 November - 1 Birmingham class cruiser and 1 destroyer sunk.
14 November - 3 torpedo hits on 3 large transports in CG 8665, course W.
16 November - ship sailing alone sunk (12,000 T) in CG 9457 course 300°.
Therefore no success against supply convoys.

In the same area from 12 - 16 November 11 attacks by English aircraft in the Gibraltar and Morocco area. U-boat reported "Very heavy air and destroyer patrols, aircraft and surface vessels depth charges". A number of boats report damage by aircraft (U 509 - 752 - 218 - 108).
U 218 returning to port since operations of boats close to land will become increasingly more dangerous. With the brightening of the moon a move to the west is imperative.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) concludes exercises on the Elbe river in Hamburg.

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Tueday, 17 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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American troops capture Gafsa, Tunisia and British 36th Brigade engage German forces at Djebel Abiod, Tunisia. German General Walter Nehring arrives in Tunis to lead a counterattack against the Allies. The Italians formally absorb the French Protectorate of Tunisia into the borders of Italian North Africa.

French Ambassador to the United States Gaston Henri-Haye arrives at Hotel Hershey, his place of internment, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States.

British Admiral Max Horton was appointed Commander-in-Chief Western Approaches Command with his Headquarters at Northways, North London, England.

U 752 (Kptlt. Karl-Ernst Schroeter) has repaired her damage and has taken up position as ordered.

U 566 (Oblt. Gerhard Remus) has been bombed repeatedly because of oil leaks. She is moving on according to orders.

U 86 (Kptlt. Walter Schug) reports enemy convoy at 1817 on W. course, high speed. Contact lost immediately. This is possibly the convoy which was left after having been sighted off Gibraltar at 0300 by our boats.

U 564 (Oblt. Hans Fiedler; ex Suhren) sighted a second convoy at 2115 in CG 8966, course W. speed up to 14 knots, 3 steamers and 2 patrol boats were seen. Boats in the Gibraltar area are to operate against this convoy during the night or early in the morning if they can get into position. U 86, U 155 and U 511 (Kptlt. Friedrich Steinhoff) reported on the convoy. U 413 (Oblt. Gustav Poel) requested bearing signal. Besides U 155 and U 511 both of which fired double shot misses, no other boat has approached because of high speed of the convoy. Pursuit was given up and boats returned to their area. Last convoy position was DJ 1311 at 0325, speed 16 knots, general course 260°. At 0407, U 86 sighted a pair of destroyers on course 90° in CG 8570.

U 103 (Kptlt. Gustav-Adolf Janssen) and U 108 (Oblt. Matthias Brünig) encountered only a patrol boat in DJ 2163, off Mazagan.

U 155 (Kptlt. Adolf Cornelius Piening) situation: Strong air patrols of all types in Gibraltar area. Single destroyers and trawlers. During the night heavy air and surface bearing searches with D/C's dropped at random. Small prospects for attacks, ships well protected at night. Boat requests freedom of movements in CG 80.

The opinion that an operation just W. of Gibraltar would be impossible in a few days was confirmed by report from U 155. Boat was forced to stay submerged 20 hours per day due to heavy air, destroyer and patrol craft activity, so that recharging of batteries was virtually impossible. It is more evident that possibilities of success are even more meager. Lowest speed so far of the convoy's is between 10 and 12 knots. The screening craft are destroyers of special skill, and experience so that the boats cannot get near enough for firing.
The report of U 155 (experienced, bold Captain with Knight's Cross) is: Small possibilities of attack, due to night shipping being screened by sonic gear.

Definite attack sectors were ordered for boats in the Casablanca area:
U 130 - DJ 2254; U 510 - DJ 2419; U 130 - 103 - 263 and 510 making sorties of opportunity on Casablanca and near coast.
U 752 and U 173 occupying CG 8585 and CG 9719 respectively for repairs.

U 118 (VIID; Kptlt. Richard Becker) is waiting to refuel Morocco boats in DH 10.

U 518 (Kptlt. Friedrich-Wilhelm Wissmann) completed operation (putting spy ashore) on 9 November. She has operated in BB 17 - 18 since the operation and has seen only occasional single ships sailing close to land. Slight surface patrols, no night air patrols. Meager prospects of success. According to previous orders boat is operating further in BB 70 (Halifax).

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) transfers to U.A.K.-Kiel via the K.W.K.

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Tuesday, 17 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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American troops capture Gafsa, Tunisia and British 36th Brigade engage German forces at Djebel Abiod, Tunisia. German General Walter Nehring arrives in Tunis to lead a counterattack against the Allies. The Italians formally absorb the French Protectorate of Tunisia into the borders of Italian North Africa.

French Ambassador to the United States Gaston Henri-Haye arrives at Hotel Hershey, his place of internment, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States.

British Admiral Max Horton was appointed Commander-in-Chief Western Approaches Command with his Headquarters at Northways, North London, England.

U 752 (Kptlt. Karl-Ernst Schroeter) has repaired her damage and has taken up position as ordered.

U 566 (Oblt. Gerhard Remus) has been bombed repeatedly because of oil leaks. She is moving on according to orders.

U 86 (Kptlt. Walter Schug) reports enemy convoy at 1817 on W. course, high speed. Contact lost immediately. This is possibly the convoy which was left after having been sighted off Gibraltar at 0300 by our boats.

U 564 (Oblt. Hans Fiedler; ex Suhren) sighted a second convoy at 2115 in CG 8966, course W. speed up to 14 knots, 3 steamers and 2 patrol boats were seen. Boats in the Gibraltar area are to operate against this convoy during the night or early in the morning if they can get into position. U 86, U 155 and U 511 (Kptlt. Friedrich Steinhoff) reported on the convoy. U 413 (Oblt. Gustav Poel) requested bearing signal. Besides U 155 and U 511 both of which fired double shot misses, no other boat has approached because of high speed of the convoy. Pursuit was given up and boats returned to their area. Last convoy position was DJ 1311 at 0325, speed 16 knots, general course 260°. At 0407, U 86 sighted a pair of destroyers on course 90° in CG 8570.

U 103 (Kptlt. Gustav-Adolf Janssen) and U 108 (Oblt. Matthias Brünig) encountered only a patrol boat in DJ 2163, off Mazagan.

U 155 (Kptlt. Adolf Cornelius Piening) situation: Strong air patrols of all types in Gibraltar area. Single destroyers and trawlers. During the night heavy air and surface bearing searches with D/C's dropped at random. Small prospects for attacks, ships well protected at night. Boat requests freedom of movements in CG 80.

The opinion that an operation just W. of Gibraltar would be impossible in a few days was confirmed by report from U 155. Boat was forced to stay submerged 20 hours per day due to heavy air, destroyer and patrol craft activity, so that recharging of batteries was virtually impossible. It is more evident that possibilities of success are even more meager. Lowest speed so far of the convoy's is between 10 and 12 knots. The screening craft are destroyers of special skill, and experience so that the boats cannot get near enough for firing.
The report of U 155 (experienced, bold Captain with Knight's Cross) is: Small possibilities of attack, due to night shipping being screened by sonic gear.

Definite attack sectors were ordered for boats in the Casablanca area:
U 130 - DJ 2254; U 510 - DJ 2419; U 130 - 103 - 263 and 510 making sorties of opportunity on Casablanca and near coast.
U 752 and U 173 occupying CG 8585 and CG 9719 respectively for repairs.

U 118 (VIID; Kptlt. Richard Becker) is waiting to refuel Morocco boats in DH 10.

U 518 (Kptlt. Friedrich-Wilhelm Wissmann) completed operation (putting spy ashore) on 9 November. She has operated in BB 17 - 18 since the operation and has seen only occasional single ships sailing close to land. Slight surface patrols, no night air patrols. Meager prospects of success. According to previous orders boat is operating further in BB 70 (Halifax).

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) transfers to U.A.K.-Kiel via the K.W.K.

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Wednesday, 18 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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Two boats of the Gibraltar Group which have been requested to report positions have not reported (U 98, Oblt. Kurt Eichmann - U 411, Kptlt. Johann Spindlegger).
U 613 (Kptlt. Helmut Köppe) was heavily damaged by plane attack, U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling) damaged by D/C attack.
U 511 (Kptlt. Friedrich Steinhoff) had to sail westward due to illness of the Captain.

Boats operating off Gibraltar and Morocco have met with no special success so far, rather they have met with misfortune for the most part. The boats have been assigned new operational areas for that reason. The new placement in a semi-circle running from Cape Vincent to Safi closes Casablanca Bay to some degree. It is yet to be seen whether this will be successful and thereby less dangerous for the boats.

The following are occupying attack area as shown, the depth of the area being 25 miles:
653 - 8255; U 613 - 8295; U 509 - 8287; U 411 - 8433; U 263 - 8452; U 92 - 8556; U 185 - 8485; U 519 - 8571; U 515 - 8823; U 86 - 8817; U 511 - 8752; U 566 - 8872; U 98 - 8859; U 155 - 8788.
All areas above in square CG.

U 413 - 1324; U 564 - 1235; U 752 - 1269; U 102 - 1367; U 91 - 2175; U 130 - 1387; U 173 - 2416; U 510 - 1662.
All above in square DH.

U 172 (Kptlt. Carl Emmermann) sighted a flight of 6 bombers on E. course in FK 26 on 15 November. Presumed underway to Africa via Ascension. A similar group was sighted on 12 September. 2 patrol craft sighted in FK 12 on 17 November, course N.

Marshal Philippe Pétain signed a constitutional document permitting Prime Minister Pierre Laval to make laws and issue decrees on his own signature only. Gabriel Auphan resigned from his position as the head of the French Navy.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) commences with U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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Wednesday, 18 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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Two boats of the Gibraltar Group which have been requested to report positions have not reported (U 98, Oblt. Kurt Eichmann - U 411, Kptlt. Johann Spindlegger).
U 613 (Kptlt. Helmut Köppe) was heavily damaged by plane attack, U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling) damaged by D/C attack.
U 511 (Kptlt. Friedrich Steinhoff) had to sail westward due to illness of the Captain.

Boats operating off Gibraltar and Morocco have met with no special success so far, rather they have met with misfortune for the most part. The boats have been assigned new operational areas for that reason. The new placement in a semi-circle running from Cape Vincent to Safi closes Casablanca Bay to some degree. It is yet to be seen whether this will be successful and thereby less dangerous for the boats.

The following are occupying attack area as shown, the depth of the area being 25 miles:
653 - 8255; U 613 - 8295; U 509 - 8287; U 411 - 8433; U 263 - 8452; U 92 - 8556; U 185 - 8485; U 519 - 8571; U 515 - 8823; U 86 - 8817; U 511 - 8752; U 566 - 8872; U 98 - 8859; U 155 - 8788.
All areas above in square CG.

U 413 - 1324; U 564 - 1235; U 752 - 1269; U 102 - 1367; U 91 - 2175; U 130 - 1387; U 173 - 2416; U 510 - 1662.
All above in square DH.

U 172 (Kptlt. Carl Emmermann) sighted a flight of 6 bombers on E. course in FK 26 on 15 November. Presumed underway to Africa via Ascension. A similar group was sighted on 12 September. 2 patrol craft sighted in FK 12 on 17 November, course N.

Marshal Philippe Pétain signed a constitutional document permitting Prime Minister Pierre Laval to make laws and issue decrees on his own signature only. Gabriel Auphan resigned from his position as the head of the French Navy.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) commences with U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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Thursday, 19 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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General der Jagdflieger (Inspector of Fighters), Adolf Galland is promoted to the rank of Generalmajor.

A raid on our Vemork heavy water plant at Telemark, Norway, comes to grief when the gliders carrying 34 commandos crashes. After being interrogated, the enemies are executed.

The Soviets launch a surprise counter-attack north and south of Stalingrad, designed to encircle our 6th Army holding the city.

Axis forces under General Walter Nehring attack and penetrate the Vichy-French defense line at Majaz al Bab, Tunisia.

U 413 (Oblt. Gustav Poel) was on return voyage because of periscope damage due to aircraft bombs when she sighted a convoy in CG 8454, course S.E. speed 15 knots. She followed until 0715 reaching CG 8843, about 15 ships. Shortly after U 413 reported, U 519 (Kptlt. Günther Eppen) likewise reported convoy of about 6 - 10 steamers in CG 7682, course 110°. Boats of the Gibraltar Group received orders to attack either of the two convoys. U 519 was forced to submerge by destroyers in CG 8447 at 0727. Last course 100°, speed 12 knots. None of the boats which set out to attack the convoy has contacted it so far. Evidently boats have been hindered by being forced to cruise submerged due to
continuous air activity. The operation continues.

U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling) has only one torpedo in firing condition due to aircraft bombs.

U 518 (Kptlt. Friedrich-Wilhelm Wissmann) sighted a brightly lighted steamer on 19 November in BB 8827. Her lights could be seen at a great distance. When approached lights were extinguished suddenly and horizontal search signals were given out (radar). Evidently a trap.

U 509 (KrvKpt. Werner Witte) took over anti-radar escort for U 613 (Kptlt. Helmut Köppe).

U 608 (Kptlt. Rolf Struckmeier) and U 106 (Kptlt. Hermann Rasch; ex Oesten) reported operationally ready after being supplied. Operations against convoy movements are foreseen. U D 3 (ex Dutch submarine O 25; Krvkpt. Hermann Rigele) sailed from Vowe (U 462) via ES 55 and FC 26 refueling operation. First refueling and supply of "Milkcow" U 460 (Kptlt. Ebe Schnoor) is foreseen on 21 November in the afternoon.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) performs U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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Thursday, 19 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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General der Jagdflieger (Inspector of Fighters), Adolf Galland is promoted to the rank of Generalmajor.

A raid on our Vemork heavy water plant at Telemark, Norway, comes to grief when the gliders carrying 34 commandos crashes. After being interrogated, the enemies are executed.

The Soviets launch a surprise counter-attack north and south of Stalingrad, designed to encircle our 6th Army holding the city.

Axis forces under General Walter Nehring attack and penetrate the Vichy-French defense line at Majaz al Bab, Tunisia.

U 413 (Oblt. Gustav Poel) was on return voyage because of periscope damage due to aircraft bombs when she sighted a convoy in CG 8454, course S.E. speed 15 knots. She followed until 0715 reaching CG 8843, about 15 ships. Shortly after U 413 reported, U 519 (Kptlt. Günther Eppen) likewise reported convoy of about 6 - 10 steamers in CG 7682, course 110°. Boats of the Gibraltar Group received orders to attack either of the two convoys. U 519 was forced to submerge by destroyers in CG 8447 at 0727. Last course 100°, speed 12 knots. None of the boats which set out to attack the convoy has contacted it so far. Evidently boats have been hindered by being forced to cruise submerged due to
continuous air activity. The operation continues.

U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling) has only one torpedo in firing condition due to aircraft bombs.

U 518 (Kptlt. Friedrich-Wilhelm Wissmann) sighted a brightly lighted steamer on 19 November in BB 8827. Her lights could be seen at a great distance. When approached lights were extinguished suddenly and horizontal search signals were given out (radar). Evidently a trap.

U 509 (KrvKpt. Werner Witte) took over anti-radar escort for U 613 (Kptlt. Helmut Köppe).

U 608 (Kptlt. Rolf Struckmeier) and U 106 (Kptlt. Hermann Rasch; ex Oesten) reported operationally ready after being supplied. Operations against convoy movements are foreseen. U D 3 (ex Dutch submarine O 25; Krvkpt. Hermann Rigele) sailed from Vowe (U 462) via ES 55 and FC 26 refueling operation. First refueling and supply of "Milkcow" U 460 (Kptlt. Ebe Schnoor) is foreseen on 21 November in the afternoon.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) performs U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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Friday, 20 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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The Führer relinquishes personal command of Armeegruppe A to General Ewald von Kleist.

One day after the first Soviet offensive was launched at Stalingrad, a second one is launched south of the city against positions held by Romanian 4th Army Corps. Six He 111 bombers of Luftwaffe group KG 55 fly an armed reconnaissance mission from their base at Morozovskaya, Russia, over Stalingrad; two aircraft fail to return.

British troops enter the city of Benghazi, Libya, and find ports and facilities destroyed by our troops before their withdrawal. The 3rd Battalion of the "San Marco" naval infantry regiment of Italian Navy arrives in Tunisia from Corsica, France. German paratroop Engineer Battalion "Witzig" and Italian 1st Paratroop Battalion are deployed together at Djebel Abjod, Tunisia.

Boats were instructed that application of Prize Law was permissible in the case of French Merchant Ships sailing in the service of the enemy without sanction of the German and Italian Government.

U 263 (Kptlt. Kurt Nölke) attacked the convoy which was reported yesterday by U 519 (Kptlt. Günther Eppen) and has sunk 2 ships of 5,000 tons each in CG 8731. Another steamer of the same size in a sinking condition and on fire and a medium sized steamer torpedoed. She was later picked up by enemy sound gear, and radar and attacked by 119
D/C's. Considerable damage. Ships all had war materials and landing craft on board. U 103 (Kptlt. Gustav-Adolf Janssen) likewise made contact but was forced to submerge by aircraft.

U 86 (Kptlt. Walter Schug) was forced to veer off from U 413's convoy by A/C and search groups, just before attacking. She was hunted for 7 hours. No damage. U 413 (Oblt. Gustav Poel) likewise attacked but had no success. After 7 hour pursuit she began return cruise.

U 92 (Oblt. Adolf Oelrich) sighted 2 smoke plumes at 1650 hours in CG 8586 on E. course. She broke off pursuit after losing contact at 0215.

U 519 and U 185 (Kptlt. August Maus) were hunted by search group and attacked by D/C's. U 185 observed A/C shot down after scoring a hit on a steamer in convoy.

U 183 (Kptlt. Heinrich Schäfer) reports she is not in a condition for convoy operations because of excessive mechanical noises of her own, making her sound gear ineffective.

U 552 (Kptlt. Klaus Popp, ex Topp) was attacked by a submarine in EJ 7323 and avoided a surface runner (torpedo).

"Milkcow" U 462 (Oblt. Bruno Vowe) transferred 55 cubic meters of fuel to U D 3 (ex Dutch submarine O 25; Krvkpt. Hermann Rigele), which reported another submarine in EH 6941.

U 155 (Kptlt. Adolf Cornelius Piening) sailed for meeting point of U 118 (XB; KrvKpt. Werner Czygan) to repair oil pump on her Junkers compressor.

U 511 (Kptlt. Friedrich Steinhoff) needs doctor's help for her Captain.

British government scientist Dr. Reginald V. Jones warns Assistant Chiefof Air Staff (Intelligence) of possible new German weapons, ie. rockets,that could threaten Britain.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) performs U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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Friday, 20 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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The Führer relinquishes personal command of Armeegruppe A to General Ewald von Kleist.

One day after the first Soviet offensive was launched at Stalingrad, a second one is launched south of the city against positions held by Romanian 4th Army Corps. Six He 111 bombers of Luftwaffe group KG 55 fly an armed reconnaissance mission from their base at Morozovskaya, Russia, over Stalingrad; two aircraft fail to return.

British troops enter the city of Benghazi, Libya, and find ports and facilities destroyed by our troops before their withdrawal. The 3rd Battalion of the "San Marco" naval infantry regiment of Italian Navy arrives in Tunisia from Corsica, France. German paratroop Engineer Battalion "Witzig" and Italian 1st Paratroop Battalion are deployed together at Djebel Abjod, Tunisia.

Boats were instructed that application of Prize Law was permissible in the case of French Merchant Ships sailing in the service of the enemy without sanction of the German and Italian Government.

U 263 (Kptlt. Kurt Nölke) attacked the convoy which was reported yesterday by U 519 (Kptlt. Günther Eppen) and has sunk 2 ships of 5,000 tons each in CG 8731. Another steamer of the same size in a sinking condition and on fire and a medium sized steamer torpedoed. She was later picked up by enemy sound gear, and radar and attacked by 119
D/C's. Considerable damage. Ships all had war materials and landing craft on board. U 103 (Kptlt. Gustav-Adolf Janssen) likewise made contact but was forced to submerge by aircraft.

U 86 (Kptlt. Walter Schug) was forced to veer off from U 413's convoy by A/C and search groups, just before attacking. She was hunted for 7 hours. No damage. U 413 (Oblt. Gustav Poel) likewise attacked but had no success. After 7 hour pursuit she began return cruise.

U 92 (Oblt. Adolf Oelrich) sighted 2 smoke plumes at 1650 hours in CG 8586 on E. course. She broke off pursuit after losing contact at 0215.

U 519 and U 185 (Kptlt. August Maus) were hunted by search group and attacked by D/C's. U 185 observed A/C shot down after scoring a hit on a steamer in convoy.

U 183 (Kptlt. Heinrich Schäfer) reports she is not in a condition for convoy operations because of excessive mechanical noises of her own, making her sound gear ineffective.

U 552 (Kptlt. Klaus Popp, ex Topp) was attacked by a submarine in EJ 7323 and avoided a surface runner (torpedo).

"Milkcow" U 462 (Oblt. Bruno Vowe) transferred 55 cubic meters of fuel to U D 3 (ex Dutch submarine O 25; Krvkpt. Hermann Rigele), which reported another submarine in EH 6941.

U 155 (Kptlt. Adolf Cornelius Piening) sailed for meeting point of U 118 (XB; KrvKpt. Werner Czygan) to repair oil pump on her Junkers compressor.

U 511 (Kptlt. Friedrich Steinhoff) needs doctor's help for her Captain.

British government scientist Dr. Reginald V. Jones warns Assistant Chiefof Air Staff (Intelligence) of possible new German weapons, ie. rockets,that could threaten Britain.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) performs U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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Saturday, 21 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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Our Paratroop Engineer Battalion "Witzig" and Italian 1st Paratroop Battalion attacked British troops near Djebel Abjod, Tunisia; initially successful, the British counterattack later in the day.

Boats of Gibraltar Group reporting damage due to enemy countermeasures are: U 263 (Kptlt. Kurt Nölke), U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling), U 752 (Kptlt. Karl-Ernst Schroeter) and U 510 (Korvkpt. Karl Neitzel). U 566 (Oblt. Gerhard Remus) as well as U 519 (Kptlt. Günther Eppen) was heavily damaged by an air attack on a convoy, she remained however, as did the boats named above, after damage had been partly repaired. Shortly before firing at convoy of U 519, U 564 (Oblt. Hans Fiedler; ex Suhren) was sighted by a 4 stack destroyer which dropped D/C's (1210 in CG 8758). Convoy composed of about 30 freighters of 5 - 6,000 GRT. U 515 (Kptlt. Werner Henke) picked up airplane radar bearing 500 miles W. of Gibraltar.

The heavy countermeasures against boats of the Gibraltar Group even in seaward areas necessitates a move even further westward. Placement from England and America. Boats in attack area of 25 miles depth:
U 92 - 495x; U 752 - 7311; U 653 - 4891; U 185 - 4796; U 86 - 7243; U 515 - 7291; U 510 - 7551; U 173 - 7199; U 103 - 7179; U 564 - 7465; U 263 - 7499; U 130 - 7444; U 566 - 7716; U 91 - 7758; U 519 - 7153.
All of the above in CG. Boats will make up the Group "Westwall".

U 511 (Kptlt. Friedrich Steinhoff) on return voyage, as further operation impossible according to the doctor's opinion.

U 517 (Kptlt. Paul Hartwig) bombed and heavily damaged by aircraft in BE 5945. At 1135 hours she reported in open text: Vent knocked out and boat is sinking rapidly. U 211 (Kptlt. Karl Hause) which was near by, given orders to make for the spot and expects to be there about 1900. 2 FW 200 type planes from the Air-Sea Rescue Group were sent out and will be at the attack area by dawn on 22 November.

U 518 (Kptlt. Friedrich-Wilhelm Wissmann) attacked convoy reported yesterday in BB 9515 at 0415 and sank a special ship of 10,000 tons as well as a tanker of 8,000 tons which evidently sank. Subsequently forced to submerge by gun fire then attacked by D/C's. Boat is scarcely able to dive and requests permission to return to port gradually. She received orders to return via BC 80 and BD 30.

U 155 (Kptlt. Adolf Cornelius Piening) took spare parts on board from U 118 (XB; KrvKpt. Werner Czygan).

Colonel General Eberhard von Mackensen replaces Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist as the commander of the 1.Panzerarmee.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) conducts U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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Saturday, 21 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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Our Paratroop Engineer Battalion "Witzig" and Italian 1st Paratroop Battalion attacked British troops near Djebel Abjod, Tunisia; initially successful, the British counterattack later in the day.

Boats of Gibraltar Group reporting damage due to enemy countermeasures are: U 263 (Kptlt. Kurt Nölke), U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling), U 752 (Kptlt. Karl-Ernst Schroeter) and U 510 (Korvkpt. Karl Neitzel). U 566 (Oblt. Gerhard Remus) as well as U 519 (Kptlt. Günther Eppen) was heavily damaged by an air attack on a convoy, she remained however, as did the boats named above, after damage had been partly repaired. Shortly before firing at convoy of U 519, U 564 (Oblt. Hans Fiedler; ex Suhren) was sighted by a 4 stack destroyer which dropped D/C's (1210 in CG 8758). Convoy composed of about 30 freighters of 5 - 6,000 GRT. U 515 (Kptlt. Werner Henke) picked up airplane radar bearing 500 miles W. of Gibraltar.

The heavy countermeasures against boats of the Gibraltar Group even in seaward areas necessitates a move even further westward. Placement from England and America. Boats in attack area of 25 miles depth:
U 92 - 495x; U 752 - 7311; U 653 - 4891; U 185 - 4796; U 86 - 7243; U 515 - 7291; U 510 - 7551; U 173 - 7199; U 103 - 7179; U 564 - 7465; U 263 - 7499; U 130 - 7444; U 566 - 7716; U 91 - 7758; U 519 - 7153.
All of the above in CG. Boats will make up the Group "Westwall".

U 511 (Kptlt. Friedrich Steinhoff) on return voyage, as further operation impossible according to the doctor's opinion.

U 517 (Kptlt. Paul Hartwig) bombed and heavily damaged by aircraft in BE 5945. At 1135 hours she reported in open text: Vent knocked out and boat is sinking rapidly. U 211 (Kptlt. Karl Hause) which was near by, given orders to make for the spot and expects to be there about 1900. 2 FW 200 type planes from the Air-Sea Rescue Group were sent out and will be at the attack area by dawn on 22 November.

U 518 (Kptlt. Friedrich-Wilhelm Wissmann) attacked convoy reported yesterday in BB 9515 at 0415 and sank a special ship of 10,000 tons as well as a tanker of 8,000 tons which evidently sank. Subsequently forced to submerge by gun fire then attacked by D/C's. Boat is scarcely able to dive and requests permission to return to port gradually. She received orders to return via BC 80 and BD 30.

U 155 (Kptlt. Adolf Cornelius Piening) took spare parts on board from U 118 (XB; KrvKpt. Werner Czygan).

Colonel General Eberhard von Mackensen replaces Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist as the commander of the 1.Panzerarmee.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) conducts U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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Sunday, 22 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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Paul von Kleist is made the commanding officer of German Army Group A.

The encirclement of the 6th Army around Stalingrad, is completed when the Soviet 4th Mechanized Corps and the 4th Tank Corps meet at Kalach-na-Donu, after smashing through positions held by Romanian troops.

Upon asking returning "Polar Bear Boats" whether they had enough fueland torpedoes and whether personnel and machinery were in condition for further operations, U 159 (Kptlt. Helmut Friedrich Witte) and U 504 (KrvKpt. Hans-Georg Friedrich Poske) reported they would be ready after taking on fuel provisions and torpedoes. U 159 was ordered to take on torpedoes and fuel from U D 3 (ex Dutch submarine O 25; Krvkpt. Hermann Rigele) in ES 75. U 504 is returning to port since she has only enough provisions for 15 days and she cannot be re-supplied in so short a time.

U 155 (Kptlt. Adolf Cornelius Piening) took up position of U 91 - CG 7758. U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling) operating in N.W. group of "Westwall".
U 118 (XB; KrvKpt. Werner Czygan) is in DH 10 for the purpose of refueling members of Group "Westwall".

U 92 (Oblt. Adolf Oelrich) was depth charged by a search group in CG 8287. U 566 (Oblt. Gerhard Remus) cannot repair oil leaks and is returning.

U 608 (Kptlt. Rolf Struckmeier) is to look for rendezvous point where air torpedoes can be taken from boats returning to port.

"Milkcow" U 462 (Oblt. Bruno Vowe) completed re-supply of U 505 (Kptlt. Peter Zschech) and is returning because her stocks are used up. The watch officer wounded in the attack of 10 Nov 1942 is transferred to U-Vowe.
U 454 (Kptlt. Burckhard Hackländer) has taken on provisions from "Milkcow" U 460 (Kptlt. Ebe Schnoor). Oil transfer impossible at the time because of heavy seas.

U 211 (Kptlt. Karl Hause) has had no success so far in her search for U 517 (Kptlt. Paul Hartwig). The 3 "FW 200" airplanes have likewise seen nothing. We must consider the boat lost. Another airplane is scheduled for 23 November to exhaust all possibilities.

U 98 (Oblt. Kurt Eichmann) and U 411 (Kptlt. Johann Spindlegger) must be considered lost in the area W. of Gibraltar. Both boats last reported on 10 November farther N.W. their meeting in CG is regarded with greatest skepticism. They are considered to have been sunk by aircraft.

The British Admiralty Operational Intelligence Centre (OIC) urges the staff of Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, to focus on our new four-rotored Enigma machines.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) conducts U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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Sunday, 22 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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Paul von Kleist is made the commanding officer of German Army Group A.

The encirclement of the 6th Army around Stalingrad, is completed when the Soviet 4th Mechanized Corps and the 4th Tank Corps meet at Kalach-na-Donu, after smashing through positions held by Romanian troops.

Upon asking returning "Polar Bear Boats" whether they had enough fueland torpedoes and whether personnel and machinery were in condition for further operations, U 159 (Kptlt. Helmut Friedrich Witte) and U 504 (KrvKpt. Hans-Georg Friedrich Poske) reported they would be ready after taking on fuel provisions and torpedoes. U 159 was ordered to take on torpedoes and fuel from U D 3 (ex Dutch submarine O 25; Krvkpt. Hermann Rigele) in ES 75. U 504 is returning to port since she has only enough provisions for 15 days and she cannot be re-supplied in so short a time.

U 155 (Kptlt. Adolf Cornelius Piening) took up position of U 91 - CG 7758. U 91 (Kptlt. Heinz Walkerling) operating in N.W. group of "Westwall".
U 118 (XB; KrvKpt. Werner Czygan) is in DH 10 for the purpose of refueling members of Group "Westwall".

U 92 (Oblt. Adolf Oelrich) was depth charged by a search group in CG 8287. U 566 (Oblt. Gerhard Remus) cannot repair oil leaks and is returning.

U 608 (Kptlt. Rolf Struckmeier) is to look for rendezvous point where air torpedoes can be taken from boats returning to port.

"Milkcow" U 462 (Oblt. Bruno Vowe) completed re-supply of U 505 (Kptlt. Peter Zschech) and is returning because her stocks are used up. The watch officer wounded in the attack of 10 Nov 1942 is transferred to U-Vowe.
U 454 (Kptlt. Burckhard Hackländer) has taken on provisions from "Milkcow" U 460 (Kptlt. Ebe Schnoor). Oil transfer impossible at the time because of heavy seas.

U 211 (Kptlt. Karl Hause) has had no success so far in her search for U 517 (Kptlt. Paul Hartwig). The 3 "FW 200" airplanes have likewise seen nothing. We must consider the boat lost. Another airplane is scheduled for 23 November to exhaust all possibilities.

U 98 (Oblt. Kurt Eichmann) and U 411 (Kptlt. Johann Spindlegger) must be considered lost in the area W. of Gibraltar. Both boats last reported on 10 November farther N.W. their meeting in CG is regarded with greatest skepticism. They are considered to have been sunk by aircraft.

The British Admiralty Operational Intelligence Centre (OIC) urges the staff of Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, to focus on our new four-rotored Enigma machines.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) conducts U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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Monday, 23 November 1942 - Gotenhafen-Oxhöft

Work-up's and Trials with the U.A.K. (Kpt.z.S.R. BRÄUTIGAM), the 2nd Training Division (U.L.D.; Freg.Kpt.d.R. Ernst HASSHAGEN) and 22nd U-Flotilla (Korvkpt. Wilhelm Ambrosius):

Dry-Run Exercises with Machinery/Mechanics; Weapons; Torpedoes.

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Axis forces evacuate Agedabia, Libya.

The vital French West African port of Dakar comes under Allied control with the Vichy governor changing sides.

By waning moon and more hours of darkness the boats have an opportunity to push E. The following boats to occupy these areas:
U 263 - CG 8140; U 564 - 8170; U 103 - 8410; U 92 and 515 - 8440; U 653 and 155 - 8479; U 185 - 8710; U 519 - 8740; U 510 - 8770. All in CG.

U 86 (Kptlt. Walter Schug) and U 130 (KrvKpt. Ernst Kals) are operating in top sections of DJ 12 1510 and 1540. They are to approach the harbors as closely as possible according to shipping and defense measures. U 752 (Kptlt. Karl-Ernst Schroeter) requested more remote area due to oil leaks and moved westward because of the conditions of the boat.

U 183 (Kptlt. Heinrich Schäfer) sighted warship group at 0248 in CB 2245 on 23 November course 280°.

U 552 (Kptlt. Klaus Popp, ex Topp) was attacked in ES 1221 by an enemy U-boat.

U 332 (Kptlt. Johannes Liebe) returning to port because of fuel supply.

U 211 (Kptlt. Karl Hause) has broken off search for the crew of U 517 (Kptlt. Paul Hartwig). In BE 5839 she sighted an empty, overturned rubber boat with German identification marks. The "FW 200" planes have likewise seen nothing. It cannot be established whether the crew was lost or picked up by English patrol boat.

U 648 (Oblt.z.S.d.R. Peter-Arthur Stahl) conducts U.A.K.-Training at Kiel.

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