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How Long Could WWII U-Boats Stay Submerged?

Discover the underwater endurance of WWII U-boats and the factors that influenced their submerged operations.

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WWII U-boats could generally stay underwater for up to 16-18 hours when running on battery power. The duration depended on factors like speed, battery capacity, and the need to remain undetected. Typically, they would surface or use a snorkel system to recharge batteries using diesel engines.

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  1. What factors affected the underwater duration of WWII U-boats?

    The underwater duration depended on speed, battery capacity, and the necessity to remain undetected.

  2. How did U-boats recharge their batteries underwater?

    U-boats typically surfaced or used a snorkel system to recharge their batteries with diesel engines.

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