Every WWII Submarine Used By Germany

Discover the complete history of every submarine type used by Germany during World War Two in this comprehensive documentary. From the compact Type II coastal boats that trained thousands of crews to the revolutionary Type XXI Elektroboot that changed submarine design forever, this video explores the engineering, specifications, and combat history of the entire U-boat fleet. Learn about the Type VII, the most produced submarine class in history with 709 boats commissioned, and the long-range Type IX submarines that carried operations to distant waters including the American coast and Indian Ocean. We examine the Type XIV supply submarines known as milk cows that extended patrol ranges across the Atlantic, the Type XB minelayers, and the advanced Type XXI and Type XXIII Elektroboote that introduced underwater speeds exceeding seventeen knots. The video also covers legendary commanders including Otto Kretschmer, Günther Prien and his famous Scapa Flow mission, Erich Topp, and Wolfgang Lüth, along with verified statistics on production numbers, technical specifications, and the Battle of the Atlantic campaign that lasted from 1939 to 1945. Whether you are a naval history enthusiast, military technology researcher, or World War Two documentary fan, this detailed breakdown covers displacement, range, armament, and operational history for every major U-boat class that served in the Kriegsmarine.