Why Nazi Germany's Super Submarines Were a Super Failure

Very interesting read, but I disagree that they were, in fact, a failure of technology. I would rather believe they were a failure of leadership. The biggest overall problem with the German War effort was Hitler. He was a micromanager and would not let his Generals, Admirals or Scientists have the proper say in how to run or win a war. In hindsight, he was the best ally the Allies could have. Of course, this is looking at WWII from a long way in the future.

Happily for all of the allies, Hitler stayed in command of the German war effort until it was really over. Only then did he give up and commit suicide.

Except of the larger battery and short term underwater speed, it appears to me that the Gato Class US Submarines were far superior boats and did in fact operate in a tactical manner described in the Article. They often hunted alone and without support. The big advantage I see is range and the fact that attention had been paid to the livability of the boat, first US ship to have AC, so that the crew was still functional after a 60 day patrol.

PO1 Tony Holland: I am sure glad, for our nation's sake, that Nazi Germany's Super Submarines Were a Super Failure.
-Rest Well Tonight, Petty Officer First Class, Margaret