Joseph Klein, 21, was a mechanic aboard U-43 and was supposed to be inside the German submersible when the alarms went off once again. They warned of the presence of enemy planes. Since leaving France in mid-July 1943, they had … Read more
A group of confident novice sailors recently arrived at the train station in the German town of Stralsund, where, together with the rest of the group (13), they entered marine training school where they started their careers. Dressed in blue … Read more
The huge three-masted silhouette and gleaming white hull of the Military School Ship “NRP Sagres” is a brand image engraved in the minds not only of the Portuguese soldiers who served on board, but also of an entire nation and … Read more
“Our ships are coming, our ships are coming,” said resident civilians in Lisbon’s German community, as crowds of Portuguese and other international citizens made their way to Óbidos’ Conde Rocha Port to marvel at Germany’s latest naval technology. Commanded by … Read more
The temperate climate, calm waters and hospitality of the Portuguese locals are attractive factors to be taken into account by the different navies looking for a quiet place to train or simply train their sailors. As well as the usual … Read more
