1. How many combat capable U-Boats were in commission with the Kriegsmarine (KM) at the outset of WWII? 145 89 36 57

2. On the same day as war was declared by Britain, Kapit?nleutnant Lemp of U-30 sank the passenger liner "Athenia" north-west of Ireland. For what else is Lemp known? The "Secret" capture of U-110 He was the first to sink 50,000 GRT in one patrol The unsuccessful attack on HMS Ark Royal on 14 September He was the only operational U-Boat commander to survive the entire war

3. What policy adopted by the RN at the outset of WWII in regard to German U-Boat activity was quickly shown to be "ahead of its time"? Use of ASDIC Blockade of German ports Sowing minefields in coastal waters Formation of hunting groups to "take the fight to the enemy"

4. The outset of war found two of the KM's available Heavy Units at sea; which two ships were they? Admiral Graf Spee & Deutschland Admiral Scheer & Deutschland Admiral Scheer & Admiral Graf Spee Admiral Graf Spee & Admiral Hipper

5. As the war continued, evidence of a very serious flaw in German naval war preparations mounted steadily; to what am I referring with this statement? Faulty torpedoes Lack of mines & mine laying capacity Lack of mine sweeping capacity Failure to prioritize "Graf Zeppelin"/ Flugzeugtr?ger "B"

6. German military successes in the Spring and early Summer of 1940 gave the Kriegsmarine strategic advantages that their predecessors could only dream of. Our friend Kapit?nleutnant Lemp of U-30 rears his head yet again, this time as the first boat to be replenished in France. This occurred on July 7, 1940. Where? Brest Lorient St. Nazaire La Rochelle/ La Pallice

7. The acquisition of ports on the Atlantic coast and in Norway had an immediate impact on the sortie rates of German submarines. The Battle of the Atlantic moved into the first of two periods which later came to be known by the euphemism "Happy Times". Approximately how much tonnage did D?nitz's U-Boats sink in the period from June to October 1940? 1,230,000 tons 1,100,000 tons 1,400,000 tons 900,000 tons

8. The Royal Navy found themselves in a difficult position during this period; this contributed directly to the increased success rate enjoyed by the KM. Which of these reasons was NOT a contributing factor in the "destroyer shortage" experienced in the Summer/Autumn of 1940 ? Destroyers were held in reserve in the Channel ports in case of invasion Numerous Destroyers had been lost in Norway Numerous Destroyers had been lost in "Operation Dynamo" Numerous destroyers had been transfered to the RCN for duties in the Western Atlantic

9. On 31 March 1940 the first of the Kriegsmarine's "Hilfskreuzer" (auxiliary cruisers) set out on what would become an epic cruise. Which ship was she? HK Pinguin HK Atlantis HK Thor HK Orion

10. Although RAF Coastal Command would later play a large role in the defeat of the Kreigsmarine, initial results were very poor. Which aircraft type equipped the bulk of Coastal Command's units early in the war? Handley Page Hampden Avro Anson Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bristol Blenheim

11. Who, what, where or when was "The Scourge of the Atlantic"? The area out of air coverage in the mid-Atlantic The Fw 200 Kapit?nleutnant Otto Kretschmer The merchant sailors name for the German's "Happy Time"

12. March of 1941 saw the "odds" catch up to several notable commanders within the U-Boat arm. Who's the odd man out in the following group? Kapit?nleutnant Otto Kretschmer Kapit?nleutnant Joachim Schepke Korvettenkapit?n G?nther Prien Kapit?nleutnant Wolfgang L?th

13. July 1941 saw the definite end of the first "Happy Time"; Allied shipping losses plummeted from 300,000+GRT to around 100,000. Which of these did NOT play a factor in this? Effective intelligence from "Ultra" Introduction of continuous escort and more convoy routes Introduction of radar and "Huff-Duff" Heavy losses of German aircraft due to the CAM ships

14. July-August, 1941 was perhaps one of the most pivotal times in the Battle of the Atlantic. Although officially neutral, the USA was now moving inexorably toward active combat with Germany. Which of these events did NOT take place in this period? The drafting of the "Atlantic Charter" US forces occupy Iceland The US Navy assumes responsibility for escort duties in the western Atlantic Churchill and Roosevelt meet at Argentia, Newfoundland

15. In October 1941, the de facto "state of war" between the USA and the Third Reich resulted in the first USN ship lost in the Second World War. Which? USS Niblack USS Kearney USS Reuben James USS Ward

16. The confirmation of the state of war between Germany and the USA saw the U-Boat's focus shifted to the eastern seaboard of the United States. How many U-Boats participated in Operation "Paukenschlag"? Five Twenty-Three Thirty-One The exact number is not known

17. On 1 April 1942, the first operational Type XIV (Milchkuh) sailed from Lorient; how many of this type were to see service? 24 14 10 22

18. In August 1942, advantage in "The Electron War" briefly swung back to the Germans with the introduction of what device? Naxos Wanze Hohentwiel Metox

19. What was the "Biscay Cross"? German submariners slang for the Knight's Cross A primitive radar antenna A medal awarded for ten successful patrols, instituted in 1942 A medal awarded to Coastal Command crews who sank a U-Boat

20. 1942 was the deadliest year to be a merchant seaman on Atlantic convoy duties. How many ships/tons were sunk by submarines in the Atlantic during this year? 952 ships with a total of 5,525,000 tons Poor record keeping precludes any accurate estimate being made 1,404 ships with a total of 8,254,000 tons 1,160 ships with a total of 6,266,000 tons

21. The last day of 1942 saw the "Battle of the Barents Sea" fought between heavy elements of the KM and 2 RN 6" (Light) Cruisers. Which of these was NOT a direct result of this battle? Hitler orders that all KM heavy ships are to be "paid off" Scharnhorst sunk, Hipper badly damaged Raeder resigns and is replaced by D?nitz All 14 ships of Convoy JW51B arrive at Kola on 3 January,1943

22. In the first half of 1943 it all comes to a head; the result is the decisive defeat of the U-Boat. How many German submarines were in commission by this point in the war? Approx. 300-325 Approx. 250 Approx. 400-425 Approx. 550

23. The Allies sat perfectly positioned for D?nitz's increased operational tempo in the Spring of 1943. Which of these was NOT a factor? Wide scale use of 10cm radar, both shipborne and airborne The breaking of the four-rotor "Triton" code Widescale use of "Escort" class carriers The operational introduction of autonomous "Escort Groups"

24. A favorite of the "what if?" crowd, the Type XXI U-Boats were indeed a remarkable advance in the field. How many were on patrol when Germany surrendered? None Two Nine Five

25. Which of the following statements about the Type XXI U-Boat is false? It employed a revolutionary propulsion system It employed a hydraulic reloading system for its torpedo tubes Its design was derived from the "Walter-Boot" It carried the first "Stealth" mat?riel ever used operationally