Military & Warfare

Final German U-boat Attack of World War II

The last German U-boat attack of the war occurred off the Firth of Forth, Scotland, resulting in the sinking of two freighters. This attack, carried out by U-Boat U-300, took place during the early stages of post-war uncertainty in Europe. As Allied forces had already declared victory and the war in Europe was officially over, Germany's maritime forces were still capable of executing attacks, underscoring the remnants of their naval power. The incident highlighted the lingering threats even after formal hostilities had ceased.

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