U-229 is a designation that refers to a German submarine (U-boat) from World War II. Specifically, U-229 was a Type VIIC U-boat that operated in the Atlantic Ocean during the war. U-boats played a crucial role in the German Navy's naval warfare strategy, engaging in anti-shipping campaigns and attempting to disrupt Allied supply lines. U-229 was commissioned into the Kriegsmarine in the early years of the war and was involved in various combat operations.
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