*German, WW2, Kriegsmarine Wooden & Brass Porthole with insert photograph of Admiral Doenitz*
Measures approximately: 5cm depth, 29.7cm diameter, photograph 10cm diameter.
This is a very collectible piece of German naval history. This photograph is of Dönitz as Grand Admiral in 1943.
Karl Dönitz, alternatively spelled Doenitz, was a German admiral renowned for his pivotal role in World War II naval history. He assumed leadership briefly after Adolf Hitler in May 1945 until the dissolution of the Flensburg Government following Germany’s unconditional surrender to the Allies shortly thereafter. Prior to this, as Supreme Commander of the Navy from 1943 onwards, he wielded significant influence in maritime affairs during the war.
Karl Dönitz, a career officer in the Imperial German Navy, rose to prominence during World War I. Captured by British forces in 1918 while commanding UB-68, he pioneered tactics such as “wolfpack” attacks after sinking a ship near Malta. By the onset of World War II, Dönitz led the U-boat arm of the Kriegsmarine, becoming its supreme commander in 1943. He vigorously engaged Allied naval forces in the Battle of the Atlantic until 1945, resulting in significant losses for the U-boat fleet. After Hitler’s suicide, Dönitz briefly served as Hitler’s successor, overseeing the German surrender in Europe. He held the titles of President of Germany and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces until the dissolution of his cabinet by the Allied powers. Despite being a fervent Nazi, Dönitz was found guilty of war crimes at the Nuremberg trials and sentenced to ten years in prison. He lived in a village near Hamburg until his death in 1980.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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