On January 30, 1945, approximately 80 years ago, the Soviet submarine S-13, commanded by Captain 3rd Rank Alexander Marinesko, struck a decisive blow to Nazi Germany by sinking the Wilhelm Gustloff, a former cruise liner repurposed as a floating barracks for the Kriegsmarine.  The attack, which sent many of Germany’s naval officers and trainees to … Continue reading “Decisive Blow To Germans” — Russians Commemorate ‘Most Successful Submariner’ For Heroic Act 80 Years Ago