German U-boats in Japanese Service

Germany transferred submarine technology, personnel, and some U-boats to Japan during the Second World War as part of a difficult long-distance exchange between the Axis powers. Boats passing into Japanese service received Japanese identities and entered a different command system. The journey around Allied-controlled sea routes was hazardous, and cooperation never created a large common submarine fleet. This subject represents transferred German-origin boats, not Japanese construction of every German submarine type. The former U-511 became RO-500, while U-1224 became RO-501 but was lost before reaching Japan. These transfers formed part of the Yanagi exchange of strategic materials and military technology, in which relatively few vessels completed the long passage successfully.

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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