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In World War II German U-boats stalked Europe-bound freighters in the nearby Gulf of Mexico.
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During World War II, Desperate Dan used his peashooter to bring down German aircraft and sink U-boats.
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Nonetheless, he volunteered for hazardous sea duty, fought German U-boats for two years, had a rough time readjusting to civilian life.
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Within a few years, the lab developed radar systems used for naval navigation, weather prediction, and the detection of bombers and U-boats.
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Thousands of military personnel were stationed in the area tasked with looking out for surfaced U-boats and German warships in the Pentland Firth.
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German U-boats are prowling off Boston harbor.
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In 2008, as a reporter at Forbes, I investigated the likely impact of rising ethanol blends in the U.S. gasoline supply on small-engines in boats and outdoor equipment.
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Department spokesman Sean McCormack said the U.S. Mission in Bangladesh, anticipating the storm, pre-positioned 16 Zodiac boats, water treatment systems, water ambulances and food for a more rapid response.
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