Welcome back to another episode of pplpod! Today, we are diving deep beneath the waves to explore the fascinating and terrifying history of German U-boats (short for Unterseeboot). From their early origins with the 1850 Brandtaucher to their evolution into the ultimate stealth weapons of the Kriegsmarine, this episode covers the complete timeline of Germany's infamous submarine fleet.

Join us as we explore the pivotal role of U-boats in World War I, including the devastating impact of unrestricted submarine warfare and the sinking of the RMS Lusitania which helped draw the United States into the conflict. We then transition into the interwar years of secret development and dive straight into World War II and the epic Battl ...