German PK Propaganda Report

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German broadcast of PK propaganda report from U-boat off east coast of US, Atlantic, 1/1942. In German

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REEL 1 Speech: Hermann Rink introduces report in dramatic way, stressing ceaseless harrassment of enemy off his own coast; describes the captain rushing to the bridge after a report of an enemy ammunition ship in the vicinity; background noise of general activity on board submarine; evocative description of the "unbelievable tension" as the submarine approaches the ship, torpedoes at the ready; firing of torpedo and further tension as they wait for hit; after hit, Rink describes the scene - flames and smoke reach 200m into the air; crew of damaged ship rushes to life boats. Report closes with song "U-Boote Fahren".

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Category: sound
Creator: Reichs Rundfunk Gesellschaft (Production company)
Reichs Rundfunk Gesellschaft (recorder)
Rink, Hermann (interviewee/speaker)
Production date: 1942-01
Dimensions: whole: Duration 4, Number Of Items 1
Catalogue number: 8369

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