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Lieutenant-Commander Gunther Prien
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Lieutenant-Commander Gunther Prien
Lieutenant-Commander Gunther Prien ) - one of the outstanding German U-boat aces of the first part of the Second World War, and the first U-boat commander to win the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. Under Priens command, the submarine U-47 sank over 30 Allied ships. His most famous exploit was the sinking of the British battleship HMS Royal Oak at anchor in the Home Fleets anchorage in Scapa Flow. Date: 1939
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This photograph captures Lieutenant-Commander Gunther Prien, one of the most accomplished German U-boat commanders during the early years of World War II. Born in 1908, Prien earned his place in history as the first U-boat commander to be awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross. Under his command, the submarine U-47 sank over 30 Allied ships, making it one of the most successful U-boats of the war. The image shows Prien in his naval uniform, exuding confidence and determination. His accomplishments were significant, particularly his most famous exploit - the sinking of the British battleship HMS Royal Oak at anchor in the Home Fleet's anchorage in Scapa Flow on October 14, 1939. This daring attack was a major blow to the British Navy and marked the beginning of the U-boat war in the Atlantic. The date of the photograph is not specified, but it captures the essence of a man who would go down in history as a naval ace. Prien's legacy continues to be celebrated in military circles, and his name remains synonymous with the U-boat war in the Atlantic during World War II. This photograph is a testament to the bravery and skill of the German U-boat force and the impact they had on the course of the war.
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