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U-853’s crew musters on the submarine’s deck. While the photo is undated, the stature of the saluting officer makes it likely his is the 6-foot-5 Oberleutnant zur. (National Archives/Naval War College)
U-853’s crew musters on the submarine’s deck. While the photo is undated, the stature of the saluting officer makes it likely his is the 6-foot-5 Oberleutnant zur. (National Archives/Naval War College)