Herbert Sohler
German navy officer (1908–1991)
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Herbert Sohler (25 July 1908, Attendorn, Westphalia – 22 June 1991) was a German U-boat commander during World War II.
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Reichsmarine
KriegsmarineHerbert Sohler | |
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St. Nazaire, France, U-455 landing. Left: KaptLt Hans-Heinrich Giessler, Right: KaptLt Herbert Sohler | |
| Born | 25 July 1908 Attendorn, Westphalia |
| Died | 22 June 1991 (aged 82) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Branch | Reichsmarine Kriegsmarine |
Service years | 1928–1945 |
Rank | Korvettenkapitän |
| Commands | |
Conflicts | |
Career
Sohler commanded U-10 from 4 April to 31 July 1938. He then commanded U-46 from 2 November 1938 to 21 May 1940 for five patrols. During this time, Sohler was only able to sink two ships – the City of Mandalay in convoy HG 3 on 17 October 1939 and the Norwegian ship Rudolf on 21 December 1939. As such, his position as the commander of the U-46 was given to Engelbert Endrass. Sohler had also been deputy commander of 7th U-boat Flotilla from May to September 1940, before taking over full command of it from September 1940 until February 1942.
References
Bibliography
- Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999b). German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary. Translated by Brooks, Geoffrey. London, Annapolis, Md: Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-186-6.
External links
- Helgason, Guðmundur. "Herbert Sohler". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net.
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