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00:00 Intro
00:02 Intro & Community Appreciation
00:41 Member Shout-Out
01:06 Toulon
03:48 German Strategic Situation
05:16 Nightlife & Partying in France
07:26 Marseille
09:19 Frankfurt
10:58 At the Family Home
15:49 Neustadt & Command Course
18:37 Meeting Captain Wolfgang Lüth
18:54 Command Course
21:22 Receiving the first Command
22:06 Marika
25:22 After-Action-Report
Part 32 – Command
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In this Video series, I bring you the memoir “Iron Coffins” written by German U-boat captain Herbert A. Werner, who served in the Kriegsmarine from 1939 to 1945. Join me, as we explore the incredible experiences and harrowing challenges faced by this naval officer during World War II.
“Iron Coffins” offers a unique perspective from the other side of the conflict, providing an intimate account of the intense life aboard a German U-boat. Based entirely on his personal notes, the author paints a vivid picture of the dangers, triumphs, and sacrifices endured by U-boat crews in the treacherous North Atlantic Ocean.
Through this book, we gain insight into the immense pressure faced by German naval officers, the tactical maneuvers they executed, and the extraordinary camaraderie that developed within these submerged vessels. From tense encounters with Allied warships to battling the unforgiving elements, this gripping memoir takes us on a thrilling journey beneath the waves. Through the captain’s eyes, we witness the complexities of command and the moral dilemmas that arose in this deadly conflict.
The German U-Boat force suffered immensely during World War 2. Of the 35.000 men who went on patrol, 28.000 would remain at sea, never to return. The chances of survival were extremely slim, especially during the later years of the conflict. It is exceptional to accompany Herbert for the duration of almost the entire war.
This series is based on his book “Iron Coffins”. I have transcribed and re-translated parts of this book to make them accessible to you in this format. Enjoy.
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Not many type 21s were made. I have to do some research on these. I don't know if they ever mand a model kit of this one.
To answer my own question yes Revell makes a kit but in the small 1/144 scale.
Thank you for the great videos. And love to see the fast growth, deserved.
I have not commented for a while, there are only so many time a person can say well done.
But it is well done on every episode.
Enjoying and listening.❤
Once again many thx and all the best on accruing your 3,0k subscribers 🙂
He’s never short of women isn’t he? 😂……. They say all the nice girls love a sailor🤩
Brilliant once again.
Wonderful. I really like the personal info and life readings. Thank you much.
Well Trench Diaries, you have almost made it to 3K Subscribers and that is a significant milestone in the life of any channel. Well Done! I think that it is safe to say that you have benefited from our very very early advice to ditch the AI voice and just simply read the story in your own voice. I remember that you were very nervous for the first couple of episodes, but now you are a very seasoned story narrator! 😊😊😊
I am glad that I helped to push you to narrate the story yourself because I reckon that it has helped the channel to grow and your personal thoughts at the end of each episode have added that little bit of personality to each episode and to your channel. It is funny how in this day and age of technology and now with AI, that we have rejected the AI voice for the human voice and the fact that you are German and reading about the adventures of a German Submariner during WWII is just what is needed. Can you imagine how people would react if they were to listen to me reading an episode in my Australian accent?
That would be hilarious and the comments section would blow up with complaints and people questioning where you had gone?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Oh I can be a troublemaker at times, but only for a good friendly laugh!
Anyway, again I will wish you all of the best for the future of this channel!
Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Kein Wunder dass es gut geht. Du machst es sehr gut. 😊😊
Yes, those Italian women have traditionally been full of occasional surprises. 🤣😂😝🤪😜😛😋🇮🇹
A brilliant installment today my friend now we are gearing up to Herbert's first command. I wish you every success with your channel TD 👍 Danny
If it were not for men and women liking each other on a rare occasion, after a while no one would be around. 😢😂
i canr wait for next episode, my disyant uncle was on the other end off the uboats he was a anti aircraft gunner on the convya,
TY 🙏. Interesting to hear the servicemen going to Russia, still believing in victory, & not realising how their own forces were becoming far less effective, while Soviet forces were increasing.
Nazi propaganda was still very effective, & the wonder weapons highly publicised. Also, at that point, German still held huge amounts of captured territory in Europe & Russia, so you can see why the Germans still thought they were winning.
Compliments dude! Keep it up
I watched a video about U Boats abd Herbert Werner was one of the hosts interesting man.
💥🙌💪AUSTRALIA!!🤍💙❤️👊
Even more tragically, Luth was accidentally shot after the end of the war.
Thanks for another great installment. What an ending as well! A highly decorated officer shot dead by a sentry. Congratulations on your channel"s rapid growth, it's well deserved!🎉
The pleasure has been all mine. I love your posts! I would love to know who painted the Submarine in the rough ocean at 3:26 It would look wonderful hanging in my living room.
Congratulations on the growth of your channel, Trench. I will echo Mark's comments re your most wise decision to personally narrate your episodes.
It sounds to me like your gear has been modded or repaired or just adjusted to compensate for the you tube processing? Or did you allow a bit more leisurely pace to return?
In any event I am, particularly in this episode, once again hearing those voice, resonance, phrasing, and pacing qualities that first captivated my ears. And my wife's too. As she said, pleasing and musical.
You have a very professional sound that many never achieve. Most enjoyable. Thanks for what you give us, Trench. You're the 💣!
Peace out- 😎
Thank you for another great video installment of Captain Werner's book. I was researching him and found that he died in 2013 in Vero Beach, Florida. I knew of another German U-Boat man in Florida around 1976. Apparently, they liked the place! Must have been from looking at the palm trees through their periscopes during Operation Drumbeat. Anyway, great story and great narration. Many thanks!
Thank you! I hit the like button before I even start watching, I’m always looking forward and waiting for your next upload and watch/listen the first opportunity I get. I’m confident enough by now to hit the like button first because I know it’s going to be interesting and I have an individual personal perspective. I already know the military history but I learn something I didn’t know from these diaries!
I’ve shared with couple of other friends I know will find these as interesting as I do.
Another great episode, congratulations on 3000 followers, catch you next week ! ⚓️⚓️⚓️
Absolutely fascinating. Great idea for a channel, i look forward to exploring it.
Cheers
Cheers
In his biography, The Blond Knight of Germany, Erich Hartman, He too and his unit were equipped with older versions of the Me-109 without special water,methenol injection for emergency escape. His unit suffered greatly losing many pilots in these old outdated crates. Only luck and his superior piloting skills saved him from death in the air.
He was offered a chance to change squadrons and fly the new Me262 with other aces in a special all aces unit in the West but turned it down preferring to stay with his comrades fighting the Russians in the east. A choice he would much regret after the Soviets captured and imprisoned him for many awful years.
The funny thing is like many German scientists inventions water/menthenol injection had a use after the war. American Hot Rods ! large increases in Horse power can be had using it.
Wonderful news! Congratulations on your 3k subscribers!! Let go for 10k , great episode! Our Boy is a serious ladies man!! Oh to be young!!💜💜glad his entire crew survived!! I am happy the skipper survived also!! See you for the next one ☝🏿