Walther Forstmann
Military Person
1883 – 1973
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Who was Walther Forstmann?
Walther Forstmann was one of the most successful and highly decorated U-boat commanders in the Kaiserliche Marine during World War I. He also served in the Kriegsmarine during World War II in different staff member positions.
In his time as commander of U-12 and U-39 in World War I, he conducted 47 patrols and succeeded in sinking 146 ships for a total tonnage of 384.304 gross register tons . As such he is the second most successful submarine commander ever.
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