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The Undersea Postman: Mail Delivery via Submarine

During World War II, the German U-boat U-480 had a unique mission not just to attack enemy ships but also to deliver mail to German forces in distant territories. Utilizing advanced stealth technologies like a special rubber coating that rendered it nearly invisible to sonar, U-480 played a surprising role in maintaining morale, underscoring the strategic importance of communication.
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