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At the dawn of World War II,

German U-Boat production

increased by 1,000%.

Each month, 17 U-Boats were mass-produced.

Hitler knew that to bring Europe to its knees

he had to control the Atlantic.

And that is what he did.

By the end of 1942,

German U-Boats, operating like packs of wolves,

had sunk 1,000 Allied vessels.

Thanks to them, Germany gained a decisive advantage.

Germany was winning. If nothing was done,

the whole of Europe would fall.

In January 1943,

Messrs. Roosevelt and Churchill

made the elimination of U-Boats their priority.

The entry into the war of the United States

and recent technological discoveries

enabled the Allies to retaliate.

Germany, which had lost only 5 U-Boats per month,

suffered heavy losses in May.

That month, the Allies sank 41 U-Boats.

8 out of 10 submariners perished.

The reign of the wolf packs was coming to an end.

I knew you baby. I will not go four ways.

Your father was a good man, an excellent soldier.

Thank you, Admiral.

Out of respect for him, I'm asking you to give up.

You have nothing to prove to anyone.

Your job is to defeat the enemy.

Are you sure of your choice?

Absolutely.

When are you sailing?

Monday in 15 days.

I'll be ready.

Have you seen your bridge boss?

Nate Travers. Not yet.

A good officer.

His experience could benefit you.

- Spray them, Commander. - It's planned.

It's an order.

There is still laundry on the line.

Call your mom before you go.

Don't forget,

or I'll hear about it until you get back.

I adore her,

but she's your mother, not mine.

I'll take this away.

I take her with me.

For my bunk.

My eyes will close on you when you go to bed,

and will open on you when you wake up.

Did you really have to?

- What ? - You know it well.

When I start, I can't stop.

Sorry.

You don't think so.

I like you.

Promise me, Nate Travers... whatever

you want.

Don't let your heroism kill you.

You would be so happy!

I am not joking.

Honey, don't do this.

Promise me to come back.

I promise you.

Swear it.

I swear to you.

I'll be back.

Heinrich!

Close the tubes!

Stubborn, these Rican dogs.

Full ahead, 15 degrees starboard!

He moves away.

He moves away.

Periscopic immersion.

We'll show them who's the most stubborn.

286 degrees, 15 knots.

2,700 meters.

Prepare torpedo tubes 3 and 4. Ready

.

312 degrees.

Torpedoes ready.

Torpedoes 3 and 4 ready.

Torpedoes ready.

Fire !

We got them !

A good Rican is a dead Rican.

Prepare to dive, Cremer.

Forward two-thirds!

Prepare to dive.

Stop the machines! We go on battery!

We stir!

The handjob is over! Cut me that, fissa!

Pressurized building.

Depth 6-0.

Depth 6-0. 5° plunge angle.

60 feet, 5° dive angle.

60 feet, Commander.

Air bubbles?

None.

- No bubble at 6-0. - Periscope.

Time.

64 seconds.

Prepare to surface, end of exercise.

In my cabin, lieutenant.

Take down the periscope!

It starts again !

Might as well go take a dip.

I can come ?

- Lieutenant! - Coming, Commander.

You should see the doctor.

If only that!

Three months.

Three months at sea, and the crew slacked off.

- You don't find that embarrassing? - Yes, Commander.

Today we did 64 sec.

3 days, 58 sec ago.

6 seconds.

It's 6 seconds ahead for the Germans.

I will talk to them.

I count on you.

I have less experience than you,

but I know what I'm doing.

I'm sure.

Do you have a criticism to make?

The morale of the men worries me.

These exercises irritate them. Their performance suffers.

Are they disappointed not to be on the front line?

It's not that.

So what is it, lieutenant?

I had thought...

We should perhaps let them breathe a little,

space out the exercises.

It's not up to you to decide.

The performance of the crew is very disappointing.

Exercises will continue until further notice. Understood ?

Yes.

That's it ?

That's it.

You can dispose.

How is Heinrich?

It's just a bump in the head. He will recover quickly.

I will go see him presently.

Nice shot.

You will still win.

Do you know your problem?

- The position of my queen? - Nope.

You always underestimated yourself.

You should be captain by now, instead of rotting with me.

Sinking a cruiser wasn't enough to improve your mood.

We sink them a ship, they sink 30 of us

. And half of our torpedoes are defective.

Americans are awesome.

Tell that to their cruiser.

The tide will turn, believe me.

With a bit of luck.

With any luck,

we'll get home.

What is it, Bauer?

Look.

Always when you least expect it.

- How many more shots? - Of them.

Failure.

And matte.

Perfect.

I hate this game.

I play worse and worse.

Sorry to disturb you.

We were done.

We received a message.

From the country.

Give.

Jonah?

What is it ?

Can you leave me alone?

The Allies bombed Hamburg.

Her daughters' school was destroyed.

No survivors.

Don't stop.

How many times have we done this exercise? 27, 28?

I don't know and I don't care.

I'm not surprised at you.

We are not blue!

He'd better go after

the Boches!

What does he want to prove?

At least let him warn.

Let's not shit in our pants.

I understand better why the dyer is complaining.

These 27 drills have one purpose, Mr. Miller:

to make you so competent and confident

that you won't shit yourself under enemy fire!

Understood.

Save your aggressiveness

for the Nazis cruising off our coasts

to sink us.

The second in command?

To the toilets.

- Everything is fine ? - Yes.

I'm coming.

Torpedoes.

Fire.

We lost the convoy.

Speed: 18 knots.

Achille has broken contact here.

We're the closest allied building, here we go.

No U-Boats have been spotted in the area,

but let's stay on our toes.

- This time it's for real. - I'll warn the crew.

Let CINCLANT know we're on our way.

You have to surface.

It's night. Let's go back to the surface.

Prepare to surface.

Who is here ?

Waited enough as it is.

Open!

Shit !

- Who is it ? - The second.

They take him to the infirmary.

Influenza ?

Maybe. Or food poisoning.

When is that from?

Eight days. From Panama.

The commander wants you. It is important.

- I am coming too. - Out of the question.

- You can't forbid me. - I do.

Notify me of any changes.

Understood. Nurse Cooper at your service!

I have to quarantine him

while I make sure no one else is infected.

It's serious ?

- It could be meningococcus. - Translation ?

A form of meningitis.

Extremely contagious, sometimes fatal.

Cerebral hemorrhage.

How old was he ? 18?

He wanted to do so well.

Since the first day.

It is not your fault.

It wasn't up to you.

It's true.

That's the problem.

New ?

Nice to see you. Put the men on high alert.

- Where's the second one? - In his cabin. Bedridden.

Have Goodman come to his post.

Commander, he can't stand up.

He's got a rash and...

We're in tough waters. If he's not dead, let him come.

Captain!

Glenn Miller?

Very well.

It was Glenn Miller's orchestra

live from the luxurious Café Rouge of the Hotel Pennsylvania

in New York, where the young at heart gather

to listen to the orchestra that has given America

the most beautiful music.

I pick up a signal at 3-4-0-4000.

Sounds like music.

The bastard!

Goodman.

Torpedo depth: 10 feet.

Depth set.

Parry tubes 1 and 2.

- Gyro angle? - 3-4-9.

- Ready? - Ready!

Tube 1, fire!

Tube 2, fire!

Torpedoes!

Shit !

Maximum front dive bars.

Diving!

Touched but not sunk.

We relaunch the attack!

Torpedo depth: 12 feet.

Depth set!

Parry tubes 3 and 4!

Where is he, for God's sake?

Two buildings, one German and one American.

How far ?

4000 meters.

Angle ?

- 3-5-1. - 3-5-1, ready?

Goodman, ready?

Gyro angle 3-5-1.

Tube 3 trimmed.

- Ready! - Tube 3, fire!

I got it ! Straight ahead!

400 meters. Launch the torpedoes!

We got it! Cheer !

Well played guys !

So, this defloration?

- Even better than the first time! - Oh yes ?

That's what we're here for!

He is dead.

A torpedo!

Full starboard helm, quick!

I need a damage report!

Wright, damage report!

Useless. He is dead.

Miller!

Chase the ballast!

We surface!

Come and help me !

- Who's left? - Nobody.

They are all dead. Come !

10° list to port!

Leakage in the aft torpedo room!

The machines are drowned!

We are sinking, Commander!

You must...

Don't tell me what to do!

I know it.

Your commander here.

Abandon ship!

I repeat: Abandon ship!

Abandon ship.

There is nothing more to do ! We are sinking, come!

Watch over the crew. It's an order.

Hurry up, Lieutenant!

- Commander, we must evacuate! - There are still men.

They are all dead. It's a coffin.

We must evacuate!

This is the best Thanksgiving of my life.

Parties are my specialty.

And again, you haven't seen Christmas.

Kiss Me.

Follow me.

Go on !

Advance.

It'll be fine, Commander.

It'll be OK.

Advance!

Afraid of a handful of soaked Americans?

I worried about the food.

A ship will supply us in less than a week.

Nothing to worry about.

The Americans will be questioned when we arrive.

Leave us, Klause.

At your service.

What ?

You say yourself that the war is over.

Why take this risk?

See that my orders are carried out.

Alright, captain.

Everyone is well ?

I don't want to go to Germany!

Prisoners are tortured,

gassed, burned alive!

Shut up !

The Jews, they burn them like sausage meat!

- Calm down, Miller. - It's an order.

Keep your cool. If we panic, we're dead.

They weren't supposed to rescue us. Why did they do it?

Lieutenant, form 3 groups.

Send one in search of food.

Contact CINCLANT, ask them for instructions.

Say we made contact with the enemy.

Understood ?

Commander...

Take it easy.

Javier!

You should have let me die aboard my ship.

He is dead ?

What do we do, lieutenant?

What do I know?

- The commander... - He's in command no more.

He lost his mind.

He can no longer do anything for us.

Why did he take these guys on board?

In times of war, there are rules to follow.

They sank one of our ships. All the crew perished.

Our compatriots. Our comrades!

Do you approve of this decision?

I don't have to argue with an order from the captain.

And that goes for you.

He puts us all in danger!

Danger is part of war.

- I counted 20 Boches. - They must be double.

And they are armed.

What to eat.

They don't get it.

Enjoy your meal.

Treat yourself.

Sale Chleuh!

Sorry ?

Drop it.

What is that thing ?

At best, chicken entrails.

A bowl for the commander.

What if it was poisoned?

After rescuing us?

We need to regain strength,

so eat!

Try to swallow a piece.

Goodman's rash... What did the doctor say it was?

A meningitis.

How was she?

No need to panic the crew, understood?

We have visitors!

Who is the senior officer?

Calm down, guys. How are you.

Which post ?

Boss of the bridge.

What happened to your captain, boss?

He is dead.

- He went down with his ship? - Exact.

Tell your men to obey us,

and all will be well.

What's wrong with him?

He is hurt.

He needs a doctor.

We will separate you into 2 groups.

It will be more pleasant.

For all of us.

Get him a first aid kit.

Let him die!

Do what you are told.

Untie it.

Watch your head, stupid!

It is for him.

How does he sleep?

He received a nasty blow to the head. He's rung.

- Do we wake him up? - I'd rather not.

What is that ?

Don't touch it!

Don't touch that, Wright!

Why ?

It's a rash, not a sore.

My little sister had the same

when she got meningitis

from the well water.

- Did it last long? - 8 days.

How is it treated?

- It can't be cured. - Does it go away on its own?

- You said it lasted 8 days. - Exact.

Then we buried her.

Name of God, Abers!

It's contagious ?

I hadn't caught it.

But yes.

Between the Boches and the Pasha, we're screwed!

You want my picture, dog?

Stop!

You eat our rations

and we have to put up with your filthy face.

- He said what ? - But stop!

Bauer!

That's enough.

How are you ?

I ache all over.

I can barely breathe.

I give you something for the pain.

Rest.

It'll be OK.

- How many in all? - Eight so far.

But others have the same symptoms.

Captain!

We are approaching the refueling point.

- Where is the ship? - Not here.

- What do you mean, not there? - Besides, their radio is silent.

- It's nice here ? - Yes !

Periscope!

An American destroyer.

Shit.

Distance ?

2,500 meters.

Your directions?

We need to act.

- Torpedoes left? - Two in the front, one in the back.

Good.

Prepare torpedoes 1 and 2.

Depth: 5 meters.

They prepare to attack.

We must intervene.

1,800 meters.

Open the torpedo tubes.

Otto!

What ?

Approach.

Torpedoes ready.

Go on !

The torpedoes are ready.

The Americans

have freed themselves!

It was to be expected.

Cancel the shot!

I have nothing !

We have visitors!

Ox, come help me!

How do I do ?

They must be prevented from firing, whatever their target!

Quick !

That's it !

Cooper!

Shit !

Stop immediately!

Don't shoot!

Full right helm! Delay maneuver!

Position of the building?

Immediate dive!

- Faster ! - Crew in bow!

Hurry up !

Quick !

What is that ?

50 meters.

Idiots. We'll all be there.

If you shoot,

you'll get the building spotted.

Commander, is it over?

It is just beginning.

Step back!

Commanding officer !

The commander is dead.

The Ricans must be eliminated.

Execute them at this depth?

Their presence on board also displeases me,

but what would we do with the corpses?

I will bear the smell.

- Yes, Bauer? - I have something to show you.

Wilhelm was the first touchdown.

The Ricans are worse than the plague, and they brought it on board.

Look at the !

What's wrong with him?

I am not sure.

Our doctor had diagnosed meningitis.

It's contagious ?

Very.

Is it curable?

I am not a doctor.

The crew must know nothing.

But captain, the Americans...

It's an order. Obey.

Let every man get an oxygen mask.

Not the Americans, anyway?

I said: every man.

At your command, captain.

How soon will we resurface?

As late as possible.

Abers.

When it's all over,

don't tell my mother how I died.

Tell him my death was quick.

That I didn't suffer.

Not suffered.

Do not give up.

Don't leave me, Nate.

Rachel.

I had never seen you in such a state.

My men are dying. It is the end.

I refuse to admit it.

I am sorry.

Nothing should be regretted.

What should I do ?

Come back to me.

How ?

I no longer have the strength to fight. I...

I refuse to be a war widow.

I'm not going to wait wisely for someone

to tell me of my husband's death.

You have no right to do this to me.

You promised me.

I miss you so much.

So go back.

Still there ?

Maybe.

My men are going to die, I don't want a "maybe".

We go back to the surface.

They will shoot us like rabbits.

It's necessary to choose. Die here or die in the open.

It's our only chance.

We go up!

The way is clear !

Send a distress call.

An air current. The hatch is open.

The allied fleet must be far away.

Your family ?

It's my little family.

It's Vivian

and Danny Jr.

- He looks like me. - Stop that !

- He doesn't care! - He's not interested.

It is your son ?

My son.

Peter Junior.

They are our enemies!

Take care of our men instead.

So ?

Each minute lasts a lifetime.

It's time to deal with the Americans.

Untie it, Klause.

That will be all.

Do your men obey you?

Yes.

And me, they would obey me?

My crew is decimated, your fleet is near.

My SOS failed. I have no other choice.

Together we can sail this submarine.

If your crew joins mine,

we can get by.

Want our help?

Mutual aid.

What if we refuse?

We will all die.

The mere fact that he speaks

to her is high treason!

You see it like me.

He's lost his mind!

It's insane.

What can we do there?

I refuse to follow him.

I hope you think like me.

What would your plan be?

We're out of fuel,

and the power supply is damaged.

But well run, the building can travel 500 km.

My men are in no rush to end up in a camp.

We sail submerged during the day, on the surface at night.

If my calculations are correct,

we should be in sight

of the American coast in three days.

Jonas!

It is serious ?

Near the coast, the crew was evacuated in the canoes

and the building was scuttled.

I refuse to let it fall into enemy hands.

In exchange, my crew and I will become prisoners.

You can not do that !

My duty is to save my men.

You want to deliver us to these dogs?

- We can get by without them. - I would.

Ludwig!

What do you decide?

Your fate on American soil does not depend on me.

I understand. Just explain

my gesture to your superiors.

You saved my crew, I saved yours.

I have to discuss it with my men.

You have 10 minutes.

Let's join forces with the Chleuhs?

That does not please me !

Neither do I.

I don't trust the Boches.

Time is on our side.

They drop like flies.

We will soon be able to take over the building.

Why not ?

Expect ? Romano is dead. Who's next ?

Time is running out. No one is immune.

We were told over and

over again that they were bastards, and you want us to help them?

I know, but this is our only chance.

I promised my wife to come home safe and sound.

I will keep my word.

Your time is up.

Listen to me. Miller.

Lieutenant Cremer will help you with the controls.

Pay attention to the metric system. Oh!

You'll be with...

Hans, is that your... Namen?

Good.

You will be with Hans in the engine room.

Only one engine will be used

to save fuel as much as possible.

Kiss my ass.

Do what I say. What else ?

A coxswain.

Abers, will you make it?

Did you surrender or what?

The farm !

On this ship, I'm in command!

We can no longer operate this submarine.

If you want to die,

we will die together.

But if you want to survive,

this is our only chance.

Let's resume.

Come on, Chleuh, magne!

Cooper! Leave him, he prays.

Catch!

Ahead.

Ahead.

Check heading.

Heading 2-8-5.

Heading 2-8-5.

Full ahead.

Full ahead.

Something has to be done.

I stopped. I smoked two packs a day.

Under water,

two packs, it should last two months.

Your men...

are good. You trained them well.

I was not alone, but thank you.

Perhaps this foolish plan can succeed.

Maybe.

The sun will rise.

You should be prepared to dive.

Sure.

I lost them.

I lost the respect of my men.

You'll get it back when they're safe and sound.

In the opposite situation, would you have done the same?

I am not a commander.

Play the game.

On the scale of the universe, a submarine is nothing.

The war is coming to an end.

Not us.

One question remains unanswered.

What if we come across a German ship?

Would I give up?

I'll get rid of you and go back to Germany?

It crossed my mind.

What if we come across an American ship?

You could have us shot down.

Your men's personal effects.

You are married ?

To the only one who wanted me!

And you?

Kids?

Three little girls.

All the more reason to stay alive.

Do you know why I rescued you?

When you sink an enemy ship, you have orders

to arrest only the officers.

An order from Hitler himself.

So why rescue the crew?

We have power, Mr. Travers. Our men listen to us.

Rescuing your crew

made me feel all-powerful for the first time.

Saving a life rather than taking

it, that's power.

I can't take this war anymore.

It's not about camps anymore.

We are all on the same side.

What do we do in the more than probable case

where we come across an Allied or German ship?

We're doing whatever it takes

to get our men back to safety.

What are these low masses?

Where is Hans?

Quarrel of lovers?

Help !

What are you playing at ?

Do you hold it?

Stop that!

Never could please him.

You will all be there!

All !

- What's going on ? - We are being attacked, quickly!

What's going on ?

No, leave that.

- Put that phone down, Lars. - The torpedo is going to explode!

You are crazy ?

Ask that to the pasha.

Go over there, Lars.

What is this mess ?

Lower your weapon.

Don't give me orders!

Hands up !

Traitor!

I won't let you deliver this ship.

So you're going to kill the whole crew?

Better to die with dignity!

The war is over!

That's it !

Damn you !

Jonas!

It's your ship now.

Rescue the crew.

That bastard betrayed us, Lieutenant!

We were so close to the goal!

What did he transmit?

At best, the position, at worst, the situation.

So time is running out. You are the most senior.

What do we do ?

Periscopic immersion. We go up.

We go up!

We are active!

Take him.

Depth ?

12 meters. Get out the periscope!

I catch something.

Heading 1-8-0,

2,300 meters.

Look.

An American destroyer.

2,400 meters. He moves away.

He looks awfully rushed.

2,600 meters.

- Did he see us? - No, but...

What?

- Maybe it's the right one. - Good ?

- Can you contact him? - No problem.

- What are you planning? - We show up.

- What ? - We contact them. We surface.

What's he saying ?

They're going to torpedo us.

You run the same risk underwater.

It's an American ship. You decide.

Chase the ballast! Ready to surface!

He turns around!

- Virgil! - I'm doing my best !

2,400 meters!

Contact !

2,300 meters!

You can talk.

Here, Lieutenant Travers of the USS Swordfish.

I repeat, this is Lieutenant Travers

from the USS Swordfish.

I'm aboard U-429 with my crew.

This U-Boat is under our control.

Commander, listen!

Do not pull.

We're going to surfa...

What's going on?

The transmission is jammed!

It is a mistake.

He said he was Lieutenant Nathan Travers.

From the visit!

Submarine at 1,800 meters!

- Ally? - Impossible to say.

A German submarine. Type 7C.

He didn't just send an SOS.

Prepare tube 2!

Sink those traitors!

Another U-Boat.

Enough is enough ! Contact CINCLANT!

- Let's stay the course. - We're going for the U-Boat!

It's the U-Boat

or destroyer.

- I choose the U-Boat. - Why ?

You are on board.

Fire !

- He shoots ! - On which ?

A frog !

Stop the diesels, we're going on battery!

To your battle stations!

- Depth ? - 50 meters!

Go down to 70!

It's a trap. Believe me, I've played this game

.

Do what he says!

Full ahead, 90 degrees starboard.

Reload tubes 3 and 4.

Prepare torpedo 1.

We won't last much longer. We must fight back.

It's going to work. Send me a damage report!

Fire !

Torpedo!

What ?

Full starboard!

It sucks underwater!

Can someone explain to me what's going on?

Pass it to me!

Cease fire!

This ship is under German control!

Cease fire!

To your battle stations.

- They're going to sink us! - We must fight back!

They are our compatriots.

They are trying to kill us!

I refuse to shoot Germans!

They don't have your scruples.

I can't make such a decision.

It must.

You are the commander.

God forgive me.

- We only have one chance. - Why ?

We only have one torpedo left.

Prepare tubes 3 and 4.

U-Boat at 220 m. He turns.

- Straight ahead! - He's getting ready to shoot.

Destroyer at 1,800 m.

Forget the destroyer,

focus on the U-Boat!

The last torpedo is aft.

On my signal, full ahead!

At my command, full ahead!

Parry rear tube number...

6!

Ready!

Ready? At your posts.

Now.

Diving!

We are just above!

Come up!

25m!

Faster !

Come on, heap of junk!

50m!

75m!

Cooper, we're going to have to do it!

Count on me.

90m!

- Not yet. - Wait.

120m!

Fire !

No detonation.

The torpedo did not explode.

Fire !

Fire !

Torpedo!

Diving!

How are you ?

I hear nothing more.

Link restored!

Put on the speaker.

Speak.

This is Lieutenant Travers from the USS Swordfish.

Cease fire! I repeat: cease fire!

Lieutenant Travers, this is the USS Logan. We receive you 5/5!

Glad to hear

you're alive.

This is Commander Littleton.

Collect the Enigma decryption device

and all of the documents.

I'm sending an armed visiting party. Well received ?

There is a major waterway. The hull is broken.

We sink.

We're abandoning ship!

Recover the device!

It's an order !

We don't sink.

Yes.

The hull has a huge crack. You don't see her?

Can't you see that the hull is cracked?

Abers?

A huge crack.

Exact. Open the vents, we're scuttling the ship!

Execution !

A promise is a promise.

USS Logan,

last message not received.

I no longer receive you. Last message not received.

- Everything is in order. - Climb!

We're going back home !

After you.

I'm still the highest-ranking.

After you.

Admiral, you don't...

Think again. I understood very well.

I remind you

that they are prisoners of war.

Without their intervention,

six American sailors, including me, would have died.

They are German, and we are at war.

Sorry, Nate. I am bound hand and foot.

Try to understand.

I appreciate the value of their gesture.

I will make sure they are treated as well as possible.

I am dead.

More than one time.

I had lost all hope of returning.

I wish I could help you.

You helped me.

More than you imagine.

What would I do without you ?

You would be so happy!

Rachel, my wife. She wanted to meet you.

Delighted.

We would all be dead

without your husband.

He's a brave man.

You too, he told me.

I received a telegram.

My husband was missing.

They had lost contact with his building.

The crew was dead.

Thanks.

I'll let you discuss.

I'm coming.

She is splendid.

I have nothing to do with it, but thank you!

Hold.

German cigarettes!

But how... ?

If you knew !

And the crew?

The food is good, the cells clean.

The captain was unrealistic.

He knew very well that we would land here.

He didn't want it.

He wanted us to live.

He succeeded.

We did it.

The war will soon be over.

We're going home.

If the torpedo had exploded...

I don't know.

I say.

Glad to see you, my friend.