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German U-Boats

Definition

German U-Boats, short for Unterseeboot (which means "undersea boat"), were military submarines used by Germany, particularly in World War I and II. They were primarily used for blockade and disruption of enemy supply lines.

Analogy

Think of the German U-Boats as sneaky sharks in the ocean of warfare. Just like sharks can be stealthy hunters, these submarines could silently approach their targets underwater before launching an attack.

Related terms

Blockade: A blockade is an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving, much like putting a lock on your fridge to stop your siblings from stealing your snacks.

Submarine Warfare: This refers to the use of submarines in war, which includes not only direct attacks but also spying and rescue missions. It's like using hidden cameras (submarines) in a game of hide-and-seek (warfare).

Torpedo: A torpedo is a self-propelled weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target. Imagine it as an angry remote-controlled car that explodes when it hits its target.