1939 ⟶ Hitler Bans Attacks on Passenger Ships

After the sinking of the Athenia Hitler forbids any attack o...
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1939

🚢 Hitler Bans Attacks on Passenger Ships

After the sinking of the Athenia Hitler forbids any attack on passenger ships.⟶
U-boatsNaval WarfareAtheniaWar CrimesSubmarine WarfareEarly War

🇩🇪 German U-boats Ordered to Attack British Ships

German authorities order U-boats to immediately take action against all British ships, but sparing French ships and in strict observance of prize rules.⟶
German U-boats Ordered to Attack British Ships (1939)
GermanyU-boatsNaval WarfareAtlantic OceanWorld War IIWar DeclarationSubmarine Warfare