Originally Posted by
tdracer
The US loss rate for subs during WW II was about 25% - which was higher than any other branch of the US military during the war (nearly all in the Pacific against the Japanese). It took serious cajons to volunteer for the submarine service (not sure if the German U-Boats were all volunteer, but the US was). You don't have to approve of their cause to appreciate their bravery.
Willow, I toured that U Boat in Chicago several years back. Having also gone through the Bowfin at Pearl Harbor, I was shocked at how small the U Boat was in comparison.
For us Brits there is a U-Boat here...
https://www.visitliverpool.com/thing...-story-p229341
I think the important role that US subs played in isolating and defeating Japan doesn't receive the attention it deserves.