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What was the German submarine offensive called called operation drumbeat in 1942?

April 26, 2017called drumbeat German offensive operation submarine

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What was the German submarine offensive called called operation drumbeat in 1942?

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as this was an offensive, something martial-sounding and up-beat ( excuse the term) was appropriate. Probably the German phrase was Paukenschlag- a roll on the drums and this implies heavy bass drums used by military bands and parades- again a martial connotation. Pauker is a heavy drummer ( an occupational noun) Schlag- hit , beat, etc.