Karl Dönitz: Hitler’s Chosen Successor Who Was ’Just Following Orders’

Karl Dönitz was in charge of the German navy, responsible for the U-boat campaigns during WWII and played a crucial role in submarine warfare, such as his plan to use U-Boats to starve Britain out of crucial supplies they needed during the war. Dönitz eventually became Hitler’s handpicked successor but could it be true that he knew as little about what was going on as he says he did? Welcome to The World History Channel. With new uploads every week, we break down the biggest stories that have shaped human history. From the dawn of ancient civilisations up to the modern age, these are the stories from our past that matter the most. The World History Channel is in partnership with the History Hit network. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code WORLDHISTORY 👉 https://hist