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How many U-boats did Germany have during ww2?
1,162 U-boats
In World War II Germany built 1,162 U-boats, of which 785 were destroyed and the remainder surrendered (or were scuttled to avoid surrender) at the capitulation. Of the 632 U-boats sunk at sea, Allied surface ships and shore-based aircraft accounted for the great majority (246 and 245 respectively).
How many U-boats did Germany have in 1945?
Aug 1944. Including 7 boats scuttled at their bases after to prevent capture. Sep 1944. Including 3 boats scuttled in the Black Sea near Turkey….Chart of U-boat losses 1939-1945.
| 1944 | |
| Feb | 22 |
| Mar | 24 |
| Apr | 21 |
| May | 23 |
How many U-boats did Russia have in ww2?
The Soviet Navy at the beginning of war, did not have as many surface vessels as the British and Americans had. But the Soviet submarine fleet was large, probably the largest one in the world at the time [1941]. The Soviet Navy consisted of 4 battleships, 10 cruisers, 59 destroyers and 218 submarines.
How many American ships were sunk by German U-boats in WW2?
549
5 nations hit the hardest
| Country | Ships hit |
|---|---|
| American | 549 |
| Norwegian | 314 |
| Dutch | 137 |
| Greek | 124 |
How many ships did U-boats sunk in WW2?
2,779 ships
During the war the U-boats sank about 2,779 ships for a total of 14.1 million tons GRT. This figure is roughly 70% of all allied shipping losses in all theatres of the war and to all hostile action. The most successful year was 1942 when over 6 million tons of shipping were sunk in the Atlantic.
How many ships were sunk by German U-boats?
5,000 ships
The Germans lost 178 U-boats during the war but sunk 5,000 ships. The Allies eventually won the war on land, but the success of the U-boat campaign underscored how important, and devastating, submarine warfare could be.