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Operation second happy time
1942 • US-Ostküste Tonnagekrieg
Historical Overview
U-boat offensive off the US East Coast against unprotected shipping.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
Kriegsmarine
- Commander: Karl Dönitz
- Strength: ca. 12 U-Boote
- Casualties: 0
US Navy / Merchant
- Commander: -
- Strength: -
- Casualties: ca. 400 Schiffe
Strategic Context
Exploiting lack of US preparation after entering the war.
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