FGCU Academy - Operation Drumbeat � U-boats off the Coast of Florida during World War 2

Event Date:

5/5/2023

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Category:

Learning and Speaker Series

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Operation Drumbeat – U-boats off the Coast of Florida during World War 2

After Hitler declared war on the U.S. in December 1941, German Admiral Donitz enthusiastically launched a unique U-boat offensive against shipping off the U.S. east coast. The campaign was initially called "Operation Drumbeat," and sent waves of U-boats that ultimately sunk almost 400 ships at the cost of approximately 5,000 lives. Join Dr. Franz as he takes us into these U-boats and introduces the human-interest stories of both German U-boat commanders and American defenders from this dramatic and little-known story of World War II. Speaker: Dr. Jerry Franz

Friday, May 5th
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$25 per person

Please call FGCU Academy at 239-434-4737 for your reservation

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