Serving on the West German destroyer "Hamburg" (218)

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Karl-Heinz served in the Bundesmarine as a Signalman on the West German destroyer "Hamburg" in the late 70s.

He talks of his training, his role and shares details of manoeuvres in the North Sea and Baltics involving East German and Soviet ships.

He also speaks about a cruise to West Africa where the sailors were briefed to stay away from any East German merchant marine sailors and not to engage with them in any form – he and his mates didn’t keep to the rules…

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0:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode

2:29 Sponsor: Request for Donations and Support

3:15 Karl Heinz's Entry and Role in the West German Navy

10:56 Karl Heinz's Posting to the Destroyer Hamburg and West Africa Tour

18:03 Interaction with East German Sailors

22:27 Military Drills and Exercises in the North Sea and the Baltic

28:00 Anti Submarine Warfare Practice and Duration of Service

30:41 Cold War Travel Restrictions

30:49 Acknowledgments to Patreon Supporters

32:01 Engaging with the Podcast and Closing Remarks

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