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First U-Boat kill for US Navy
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First U-Boat kill for US Navy

14th April 1942: The second 'Happy Time' for U-Boats operating off the East coast of America begins to draw to a close as US Navy intensify operations

Apr 14
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The U.S. Navy Wickes class destroyer USS Roper (DD-147) escorting a convoy, out of Hampton Roads, Virginia (USA) in 1942. Ships of the convoy are visible on the horizon. Roper is wearing Measure 12 (Modified) camouflage.

German U-Boats had been creating havoc on the east coast of the USA where they preyed on unescorted merchant vessels in regular shippi…

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