Kriegsmarine U-Boat Set
The Kriegsmarine was the navy of Germany from 1935 to 1945. It superseded the Imperial German Navy of the German Empire (1871–1918) and the inter-war Reichsmarine (1919–1935) of the Weimar Republic. The Kriegsmarine was one of three official branches, along with the Heer (Army) and the Luftwaffe (Air Force), of the Wehrmacht, the German armed forces from 1935 to 1945. This unique set of Kriegsmarine items including a U-boat captain’s wrist watch signed with the Nazi eagle and swastika, naval dagger by Alcoso and unique U-boat plaque, are not seen together not sold together anywhere else.
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The Kriegsmarine U-Boat was an integral part of the German WW2 naval forces. These submarines were used to patrol the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas, as well as to launch surprise attacks against Allied shipping. They were also used for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering missions. The U-Boats were highly effective in disrupting Allied supply lines and had a major impact on the outcome of the war.
The Kriegsmarine U-Boat was a powerful weapon of the German Navy during World War II. It was designed to be an efficient and stealthy vessel that could operate in hostile waters and sink enemy vessels without being detected. It had a range of capabilities, from long-range reconnaissance missions to torpedo attacks on Allied ships. It also had the capability to launch air strikes from its deck and even lay mines in enemy waters. The Kriegsmarine U-Boat played an important role in the war effort, helping Germany gain control of the seas and secure victory for the Axis Powers.
