ENCORE: U505: From WWII Germany to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry

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History, Virtual Program

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Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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After sinking eight Allied ships, 45000 tons, on June 4, 1944, the US Navy captured German submarine U505 with two important Enigma machines & code books on how to use them.  The final voyage of the U505 was to Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry as a WWII exhibit.