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WWII Nazi German Admiral Karl Donitz Autograph on Typed Letter - June 6, 1964 Karl Doenitz autograph on a letter typed on his personal stationary.In this letter, Donitz answers questions about the supply of German submarines in Spanish ports during World War Two. Bold 3” blue ink signature on this 8.25” x 10.25” stationary. During WWI, Doenitz was commanding U-boat U-68 when, after sinking a British ship, his boat was outrun and he was captured by the British and made a prisoner of war. As a result of this experience, Doenitz began to formulate the concept of submarines traveling in attack groups ”wolfpacks”. By the time World War Two started, he commanded the entire U-Boat fleet in the German Navy. By 1943, he was Grand Admiral of the Kriegsmarine. After Hitler's suicide, April 30, 1945, Doenitz was appointed, according to Hitler's will, as his successor. Donitz remained as head of state with the titles of President of Germany and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces until his cabinet was dissolved by the Allied powers. At the Nuremberg trials, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He died in Aumuhle, Germany in 1980. In-house shipping is available. Open pickup is Tuesday, Oct. 29 from Noon to 7 pm at our offices in Carroll, OH 43112 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We charge $5/lot if you want to pick up a different day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax will be collected on all bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with the bid platform.