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KARL DONITZ

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KARL DONITZ
KARL DONITZ
(1891 - 1980) German admiral who headed the U-Boat arm of the German Navy, later succeeded Hitler as Fuehrer after Hitler's suicide. AN INSCRIBED PHOTO TO A U-BOAT CAPTAIN Fine association war-date I.S.P., 12" x 17 1/2" (overall) b/w, a half-length standing pose in uniform inscribed on the lower mount: "Kapitanleutnant Frauenheim in thankful recognition and in loyal comradery. Donitz Vizeadmiral and Commander of U-Boats 10-2-42". Slight foxing to the mount, else fine. U-boat captain FRITZ FRAUENHEIM (1912-1969) sank a total of 19 vessels of 78,853 GRT total from September 1939 until his retirement from front line service in December 1940. He was awarded the Knights Cross for his service. Frauenheim would also command the 23rd and 29th U-boat flotillas in the Mediterranean.