Who was Karl Dönitz?
Q: Who was Karl Dönitz?
A: Karl Dönitz was a German naval leader who commanded the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) during the second half of World War II and served as President of Germany for 23 days after Adolf Hitler's suicide.
Q: How did he get his nickname?
A: He was referred to as "der Löwe" (the Lion).
Q: When did he enter the Imperial German Navy?
A: He entered the Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) in 1911.
Q: What position did he hold during World War I?
A: During World War I, he served on surface ships. Later he was transferred to submarines (U-boats).
Q: What role did he play in the Battle of the Atlantic?
A: Under his command, the U-boat fleet fought the Battle of the Atlantic.
Q: What happened after Adolf Hitler's suicide?
A: After Adolf Hitler's suicide, Dönitz became Reichspräsident for 23 days.
Q: What were his convictions at Nuremberg Trials?
A: At Nuremberg Trials, Dönitz was charged and convicted of "crimes against peace" and "war crimes".
