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Fresh water was severely limited, personal space was almost nonexistent, and the constant smell of diesel fuel, machinery and unwashed clothing became an unavoidable part of everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen travelling on the surface, crewmen welcomed the opportunity to spend a few moments on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econning tower or open bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where they could breathe fresh air, exchange a few words with fellow sailors and briefly escape the oppressive atmosphere below decks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunication between officers and ordinary sailors was essential to maintaining the efficiency of a submarine. Whether receiving instructions, reporting observations or simply discussing routine duties, these everyday interactions helped ensure that the tightly coordinated crew could respond quickly when danger threatened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle of the Atlantic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e intensified, German submarines faced increasingly effective Allied countermeasures, including radar-equipped aircraft, improved sonar detection, convoy escort groups and more powerful depth charges. 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