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What was the name of the U-boat that Karl Dönitz was commanding when he was taken prisoner of war in 1918?
UB-40
UB-68
UB-100
UB-77
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Karl Dönitz was commanding the UB-68, a German submarine, when he was taken prisoner of war by the British forces in 1918. This experience played a significant role in his development of the "wolfpack" tactic.
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