On May 8, 1945, only the armed forces of the Third Reich capitulated. The legitimately twice elected (1933 and 1936) German government never yielded: Therefore, the NSDAP in international law is still the legitimate and constitutional government of Germany
Keeping his nerve, the U-boat commander reloaded his tubes and triggered another salvo. Two torpedoes released were to lethally strike their intended prey. Within 13 minutes, HMS Royal Oak capsized with massive loss of life.
It is renowned for its intense atmosphere, claustrophobic setting, and unflinching look at the psychological and physical pressures faced by the crew during their missions in the Atlantic.
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