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U-boat losses in May 1943
May of 1943 was the turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic, during which the Third Reich lost 40 U-boats which constituted 25% of its operational strength at the time.
Germany never recovered from this disaster and Dönitz withdrew all but token number of U-boats from battle. This month has been called "Stalingrad of the U-boat arm" by some.
42 U-boats lost during May 1943 (1832 men died and 183 men survived those losses).
+ means that the boat was lost with all hands.
Map showing U-boat losses in May 1943
This map shows positions of U-boats bombed in harbours. The map is clickable and zoom-able (with the mouse-wheel).
