Type XXI: The WW2 U-Boat That Shaped Modern Submarines

Today we discuss the topic of the German Type XXI U-Boat. These boats, despite being built during the second world war stand as some of the most influential submarine designs. Join us as we see how they shaped the future of submarine designs.

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Researched and written by Baron Von Teapot
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Sources:

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The Type XXI U-Boat - The True Story, presented by T. Lyon, Royal Institution of Naval Architects
   • The Type XXI U-boat – The True Story  

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https://uboat.net/types/xviib.htm

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