A German one-man submarine preparing to be launched into the River Seine near the Normandy invasion beaches in France, 24 Jul 1944; note torpedo fitted underneath the craft

Caption     A German one-man submarine preparing to be launched into the River Seine near the Normandy invasion beaches in France, 24 Jul 1944; note torpedo fitted underneath the craft ww2dbase
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Photos on Same Day 24 Jul 1944
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
18 Oct 2015 06:38:15 PM

AXIS SUBMARINES:

Craft is a Neger one man boat and was armed to carry 1 x G7e torpedo. The pilot had very simple controls, the Neger had slow speed and limited range The weapon best operated in clear weather and calm sea.
WWII was reaching its end, and in spite of limitations of materials and number of boats built the Neger crews suffered high losses for limited targets sunk.

NOT SO SECRET A WEAPON:

The Neger was intended to attack slow moving or stationary targets. it had to be launched from secure locations from enemy attack. Battery had limited range. loading its torpedo required shore crews, lifting crane's that were both stationary and mobile.

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