Type XXI: The WW2 U-Boat That Shaped Modern Submarines

Type XXI: The WW2 U-Boat That Shaped Modern Submarines

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World of Submarine
May 21, 2025

Today we discuss the topic of the German Type XXI U-Boat. These boats, despite being built during the second world war stand as some of the most influential submarine designs. Join us as we see how they shaped the future of submarine designs.

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Researched and written by Baron Von Teapot
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