Wolfgang Lüth

German naval commander during WWII

Wolfgang Lüth - German naval commander during WWII
Born

October 15th, 1913
111 years ago

Died

May 14th, 1945
79 years ago — 31 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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Served in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. Achieved the rank of Korvettenkapitän and commanded several U-boats. Participated in the Battle of the Atlantic, conducting multiple successful patrols against Allied shipping. Recognized for leadership and tactical skills in submarine warfare.

Commanded U-181 and U-158

Survived numerous naval engagements

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