The Salty Siren
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The Salty Siren
The Salty Siren 13: The Real Story of U-571 Part 1
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Jack McFarling and David Bradbury
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Episode 13
U-571 is an action packed submarine war movie that is beloved by many. Released at the turn of the century, audiences watched stars such as Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, and Jon Bon Jovi attempt to escape German forces in a commandeered German U-Boat, U-571. The movie is filled with action and dramatic set pieces, but is the film true to real events from the Battle of the Atlantic? Let's find out!