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Question

would a "visit and search" policy be possible for the Germans?

(this is about the unrestricited submarine warfare)

I thought yes but then ... I don't know
Another source said that it was not possible

Answer 1

It wouldn't be possible for the allies to use the "visit and search" policy for German submarines. The policy states that only commercial vessels can be searched. Submarines were only used for the war.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visit_and_Search

Answer 2

But, the visit and search policy benefited the U.S.

So, would it not matter if Germans searched a neutral merchant ship

Answer 3

The Germans could search a neutral merchant ship -- but I doubt if they used submarines for that.

Answer 4

It saids that U.S. wanted German to use the visit and search policy on neutral merchant ships

Answer 5

thanks

Answer 6

You're welcome.