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May 1942:


Albert Speer: Mien fuhrer, the math does not lie. Already, U boat losses agaisnt escorted convoys are un economical. Its going to get much, much worse..... Radar, Sonar, Huff Duff, Leigh Lights, Hedge hogs etc etc. . U boat production devours precision manufacturing recesources. Each U boat sunk also costs us 45 brave, technically inclined men.

Himmler: Mien Fuhrer, party membership is low in the navy in general and in the U boats in particular. In fact, treasonous jokes are said to be common on some boats.

Hitler: Pops another pain killer and starts to think. Speer's presentation was a blur, but Himmler's comment burns into his brain. Jokes... about National Socialism? "The pain is too much" he yells, "All U boat production is cancelled. All men in training are released". His ranting lasts for another hour.

What do the Germans do with the precision recesources and skilled men? More tanks, or more jets, or more and earlier V-2s?
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