USS Kearny Attack Reconstructed Using Seized German Films

USS Kearny Attack Reconstructed Using Seized German Films

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The video describes a convoy heading towards Iceland, setting the scene for the torpedoing of the Carney. It highlights the missions of American destroyers and the threat posed by Nazi submarines during wartime. The narrative delves into the operations of Nazi U-boats, known as German Sea wolves, and their pack hunting tactics. Hitler's orders to torpedo any ship encountered are emphasized. The video recounts encounters between German submarines and American destroyers, specifically mentioning the Greer and Carney. It concludes with the presence of these hunters near the Iceland base.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the destination of the convoy mentioned in the video?

Denmark

Norway

Iceland

Greenland

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did the German Sea wolves use during their operations?

Surface attacks

Daytime attacks

Hunting in packs

Solo missions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Hitler, what should happen to every ship that comes before the torpedo tubes?

It should be ignored

It should be followed

It should be torpedoed

It should be captured

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which American destroyer was mentioned as having been encountered by a German submarine?

Greer

Hood

Carney

Bismarck

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the hunters located according to the final section of the video?

Near the Greenland base

Off the Iceland base

Off the Danish coast

Near the Norwegian coast