German U-boats sank unarmed ships during World War I and II primarily to disrupt enemy supply lines and weaken the opponent's war effort. The practice was part of unrestricted submarine warfare, aimed at blockading and cutting off supplies to Allied nations. German commanders believed that by targeting both military and civilian vessels, they could instill fear and exert pressure on enemy economies, thus hastening victory. This strategy, however, led to significant international backlash and contributed to changes in naval warfare rules.
because some allied ships were carrying contraband
because some allied ships were carrying contraband
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German U-boats were used to sink mainly merchant ships, so as to starve Britain of food supplies and ammunition.
Many of the unarmed ships were engaged in getting arms and explosives to England. As ships not carrying war materials were not "certified safe" all vessels were sunk to ensure the transport of such materials.This process is carried on today when hospitals and schools are routinely destroyed as possible "enemy headquarters" and wedding gatherings are shot up as potential "insurgent assemblies" by America and its allied in their Middle East.
German U-boats sank unarmed Allied ships like the Lusitania primarily because some of these vessels were suspected of carrying contraband, including war supplies, which could aid the Allied war effort. Additionally, Germany aimed to enforce its naval blockade and disrupt Allied shipping routes. This strategy was part of their broader campaign to weaken the Allies by cutting off essential resources.
Many of the unarmed ships were engaged in getting arms and explosives to England. As ships not carrying war materials were not "certified safe" all vessels were sunk to ensure the transport of such materials.This process is carried on today when hospitals and schools are routinely destroyed as possible "enemy headquarters" and wedding gatherings are shot up as potential "insurgent assemblies" by America and its allied in their Middle East.
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During WW1, German U-boats (submarines) used torpedoes to sink boats and ships belonging to the Allies or any vessel aiding the Allies war cause.
Roughly 2,000 merchant ships in WWII.
To sink ships.
They were submarines (German Untersee boat) used to sink ships carring men and materials to war fronts