German U-Boats, short for Unterseeboot (which means "undersea boat"), were military submarines used by Germany, particularly in World War I and II. They were primarily used for blockade and disruption of enemy supply lines.
Think of the German U-Boats as sneaky sharks in the ocean of warfare. Just like sharks can be stealthy hunters, these submarines could silently approach their targets underwater before launching an attack.
Blockade: A blockade is an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving, much like putting a lock on your fridge to stop your siblings from stealing your snacks.
Submarine Warfare: This refers to the use of submarines in war, which includes not only direct attacks but also spying and rescue missions. It's like using hidden cameras (submarines) in a game of hide-and-seek (warfare).
Torpedo: A torpedo is a self-propelled weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target. Imagine it as an angry remote-controlled car that explodes when it hits its target.
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