U-BOATS

DIAGRAM OF U-BOAT

ROLE OF A U-BOAT

• U boats were used to disrupt attempts at logistical operations and communications.
• U boat warfare was the major component at battles.
• U boats were extremely effective in destroying Allied shipping.
• U boats were required to spend most of their time surfaced running Diesel engines.

IMPACT ON WARS

• U boats carried 35 men and 12 torpedoes.
• U boats took a terrible toll on Allied shipping.

IMPACT ON CIVILLIANS

• No American ships were sunk or destroyed.