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Source
Laconia Incident
1942 • Südatlantik Seegefecht

Shuttle service for shipwrecked persons from the Laconia between U156 (foreground) and U507 (background) See also: Spraul, G.: "Vom Fähnlein zur Fahne in den Tod", ISBN 978-3-86634-502-7, pp. 637
Author: Leopold Schuhmacher, born 22. Oct. 1917, deceased 8. Mar. 1943License:PD
Historical Overview
Sinking of the Laconia; led to ban on rescue attempts.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Draw.
Strategic Context
Turning point in humanitarian naval warfare.
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