7. U-Boat Flotilla

The 7. U-Boat Flotilla was a German naval group during World War II, composed of submarines (U-boats) primarily based in the Atlantic. Its main role was to disrupt Allied shipping routes by attacking merchant ships, aiming to cut off supplies to Britain and other Allies. The flotilla operated from naval bases and contributed significantly to Germany's naval strategy, leveraging stealth and underwater tactics to weaken Allied naval strength and supply lines during the war.