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The hunt is over. Black May (May 1943) marks the U-boat campaign's devastating turning point, forcing Admiral Dönitz to withdraw his "Grey Wolves" from the North Atlantic.
In the final episode Saul and Roger track the U-boats' demise against overwhelming Allied technological advances.
We explore the grim reality for U-boat crews—the brutal conditions and a staggering 75% casualty rate—and why advanced subs like the Type XXI "Elektroboote" arrived too late.
We conclude the series by assessing the final collapse, Operation Deadlight, and the campaign's immense human cost.
If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - [email protected]
Producer: James Hodgson
X (Twitter): @PodBattleground
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The hunt is over. Black May (May 1943) marks the U-boat campaign's devastating turning point, forcing Admiral Dönitz to withdraw his "Grey Wolves" from the North Atlantic.
In the final episode Saul and Roger track the U-boats' demise against overwhelming Allied technological advances.
We explore the grim reality for U-boat crews—the brutal conditions and a staggering 75% casualty rate—and why advanced subs like the Type XXI "Elektroboote" arrived too late.
We conclude the series by assessing the final collapse, Operation Deadlight, and the campaign's immense human cost.
If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - [email protected]
Producer: James Hodgson
X (Twitter): @PodBattleground
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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