Lessons Learned From WWI German U-Boat Attacks
2018-09-30T20:59:43-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/2c6/20180930210234003_hd.jpgNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency chief historian Gary Weir discussed lessons the U.S. Navy learned after World War I German U-boat attacks on the Atlantic Coast. Mr. Weir argued that the experience led to improved American submarines and weapons for the World War II fleet. This hour-long event was part of a day-long symposium marking the 100th anniversary of the World War I German U-Boat campaign on the Atlantic coast.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency chief historian Gary Weir discussed lessons the U.S. Navy learned after World War I German U-boat… read more
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency chief historian Gary Weir discussed lessons the U.S. Navy learned after World War I German U-boat attacks on the Atlantic Coast. Mr. Weir argued that the experience led to improved American submarines and weapons for the World War II fleet. This hour-long event was part of a day-long symposium marking the 100th anniversary of the World War I German U-Boat campaign on the Atlantic coast. close
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