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During the battleship Bismarck’s first & only mission, the Germans used divers to repair damage to the ship between engagements. What sort of diving capabilities did the Kriegsmarine have? Was diving a collateral or primary duty for German sailors?

by /u/Tough_Guys_Wear_Pink in /r/AskHistorians

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