[ Autographs ] KARL DOENITZ (1891 - 1980) German admiral and U-boat commander of the navy. Good content A.L.S. "Doenitz" on his Grand Admiral letterhead, 2pp. oblong 8vo., Holstein, Feb. 20, 1975, in German to Vincent E. Edmunds. In part: "...I thank you very much for your letter. Undoubtedly, Scapa Flow was a good undertaking. I had planned it and tactically developed the access and regress...and then I had asked [German U-boat ace, Gunther] Prien if he wanted to risk it He agreed after considering all the documentation, and then also mastered it...". Boldly written and signed, and in fine condition.