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Its primary mission involved laying minefields off the coast of Africa and in the Mid-Atlantic to disrupt Allied convoy routes. The Sinking of U-118

The Type XB was the largest class of German U-boats, designed primarily as ocean-going minelayers. uboat-b118

A direct hit with a depth charge caused the boat to explode and break in two. The sinking was famously captured in high-quality combat footage and photographs by the US Navy. Its primary mission involved laying minefields off the

1,763 tons (surfaced) / 2,710 tons (submerged). 763 tons (surfaced) / 2

Eight aircraft (Avengers and Wildcats) coordinated a strike using depth charges and machine-gun fire.