What does this term mean? From the list of U-Boat slang compiled by MIKE KOSS (299-1987) we learn that this meant moral fiber and fortitude. GrossAdmiral Dônitz even said that he could not match the ‘Seelenstärge’ of the U-Bootfahrer in the face of terrible losses experience in the War in the Atlantic.
For next month, do you know who (or what) was APHRODITE?
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