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Today in Chicago History: German sub U-505 — now housed at Museum of Science and Industry — captured by US Navy

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 4, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Alta May Hulett was the first woman ...
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I toured the only remaining German submarine captured by the US during World War II. Take a look inside.

The U-505 submarine served 12 patrols and sank eight enemy boats before the US Navy captured it. The U-boat is now on display at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Visitors can walk ...
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U-505: The German Submarine That Became an American War Prize

Once a feared weapon of Nazi Germany, U-505 became a turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic when it was captured by U.S. forces in 1944. Following a fierce battle and a failed scuttling attempt, ...
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Take a look inside the only remaining German submarine captured by the US during World War II

The U-505 submarine served 12 patrols and sank eight enemy boats before the US Navy captured it. The U-boat is now on display at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Visitors can walk ...