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Herbert Sohler (25 July 1908, Attendorn, Westphalia – 22 June 1991) was a German U-boat commander during World War II.
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![]() St. Nazaire, France, U-455 landing. Left: KaptLt Hans-Heinrich Giessler, Right: KaptLt Herbert Sohler | |
Born | Attendorn, Westphalia | 25 July 1908
Died | 22 June 1991 82) | (aged
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Years of service | 1928-45 |
Rank | Korvettenkapitän |
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He 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 - he sank only two ships (City of Mandalay in convoy HG-3 on 17 October 1939 and the Norwegian ship Rudolf on 21 December the same year) and so was replaced as U-46's commander by 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.
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