Surviving German U-boats: Which Ones Made It After WWII?

Discover which German U-boats survived WWII, including their surrender and fate post-war.

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Yes, some German U-boats did survive WWII. Notably, U-977 and U-530 famously surrendered in Argentina months after Germany's official surrender. Others were seized by Allied forces and evaluated for technological information or repurposed. Many, however, were scuttled or destroyed to prevent them from falling into enemy hands.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How many U-boats survived WWII? A few German U-boats, including U-977 and U-530, survived the war by surrendering.
  2. What happened to U-boats after WWII? Many U-boats were scuttled, seized by allies, or surrendered, while some were repurposed for different uses.
  3. Where did U-977 and U-530 surrender? U-977 and U-530 surrendered in Argentina months after Germany's official surrender.
  4. Why were U-boats scuttled? U-boats were often scuttled to prevent them from reaching enemy hands and being used against their original operators.

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