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RIA cites German admiral Karl Donitz, who in 1943 claimed "Germany's submarine fleet is proud that it created an unassailable fortress for the Fuehrer on the other end of the world".
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After taking over, Donitz had all but convinced Hitler he could starve England into submission and at one stage had hope of doing so.
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Prior to World War 2, Donitz began pressing his superiors for the manufacture of more submarines for the German Navy.
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On October 1, 1939, Donitz was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral.
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Donitz was pleased with the improvement of the Navy, but also concerned by the involvement of the American Navy.
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On September 27, 1913, Donitz was promoted to the rank of sub lieutenant.
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When Hitler declared war on the United States on December 11, 1941, Donitz sent nine of his U-Boats to attack merchant ships on the east side of the United States in Operation Paukenschlag.
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In 1943, as the naval battle in the Atlantic started to turn sour for the Germans, Donitz continued encouraging the production of more U-Boats.
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On September 1, 1935, Donitz was promoted to the rank of Captain and given command of a flotilla of U-Boats: U7, U8, and U9.
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As the Allies advanced on Germany, Donitz was forced to retreat to the city of Flensburg, the final holdout of the German government.
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