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The U-Boat Awarded An Iron Cross
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January 11, 2026
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9:29Now PlayingIn September 1939, in the first weeks of WW2, a German U-boat scored a notable success in sinking a British aircraft carrier, causing consternation in London and jubilation in Berlin. The reaction of the German Naval Command was interesting - the Iron Cross was ordered to be awarded to every man aboard that U-boat, effectively awarding it to the U-boat itself, a unique event in WW2 history. Here is the full story of U-29...
Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a wellknown British historian, the author of 22 nonfiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at
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