Iron Coffins - Part 33 | Commanding a German U-Boat during WW2 | Trench Diaries

Become a channel member today and receive cool perks:    / @trenchdiaries   00:00 Intro 00:08 R&R in Oberstdorf 02:38 Travelling to bombed out Frankfurt 05:24 Meeting the Parents 06:33 Frankfurt 09:32 Taking Command of U-415 19:15 Situation of the U-Boat Force in 1944 22:20 Invasion Defense Briefing 25:39 After-Action-Report Part 33 - Invasion Briefing Music: Audionautix - Atlantis Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw, https://www.audionautix.com B-Roll: Free B-Roll by Videezy!, https://www.videezy.com In this Video series, I bring you the memoir "Iron Coffins" written by German U-boat captain Herbert A. Werner, who served in the Kriegsmarine from 1939 to 1945. Join me, as we explore the incredible experiences and harrowing challenges faced by this naval officer during World War II. "Iron Coffins" offers a unique perspective from the other side of the conflict, providing an intimate account of the intense life aboard a German U-boat. Based entirely on his personal notes, the author paints a vivid picture of the dangers, triumphs, and sacrifices endured by U-boat crews in the treacherous North Atlantic Ocean. Through this book, we gain insight into the immense pressure faced by German naval officers, the tactical maneuvers they executed, and the extraordinary camaraderie that developed within these submerged vessels. From tense encounters with Allied warships to battling the unforgiving elements, this gripping memoir takes us on a thrilling journey beneath the waves. Through the captain's eyes, we witness the complexities of command and the moral dilemmas that arose in this deadly conflict. The German U-Boat force suffered immensely during World War 2. Of the 35.000 men who went on patrol, 28.000 would remain at sea, never to return. The chances of survival were extremely slim, especially during the later years of the conflict. It is exceptional to accompany Herbert for the duration of almost the entire war. This series is based on his book "Iron Coffins". I have transcribed and re-translated parts of this book to make them accessible to you in this format. Enjoy.