Question 1

Why did 'U-571' add a caption before the end credits about who captured the first Enigma machine?

Accepted Answer

The caption was added after an outcry in Britain, where it was believed Hollywood was trying to claim credit for Americans, as the Royal Navy actually captured the first Enigma machine.

Question 2

Was the Enigma machine used in 'U-571' a real artifact or a prop?

Accepted Answer

The Enigma machine used in the movie was genuine and not a prop; it was obtained from a collector for use in the film.

Question 3

What did a German U-Boat commander say about the authenticity of 'U-571' in a History Channel review?

Accepted Answer

He said, "They got one thing right in the movie. There were U-Boats in the North Atlantic during the Second World War."

Question 4

Which real submarines were captured with Enigma codebooks, and how does this compare to the film's plot?

Accepted Answer

In reality, submarines U-559 and U-110 were captured with codebooks by the British Navy in 1941, not U-571 as depicted in the film. U-571 was never captured.

Question 5

What major award did 'U-571' win?

Accepted Answer

It won an Academy Award in 2001.

Question 6

Why was a caption added before the end credits of U-571?

Accepted Answer

A caption was added after British outcry over Hollywood appearing to claim credit for Americans capturing the first Enigma machine, when it was actually the Royal Navy in 1941.

Question 7

Was the Enigma machine used in U-571 a real artifact or a prop?

Accepted Answer

The Enigma machine used in the movie was genuine, obtained from a collector for use in filming, not a prop.

Question 8

What did a German U-Boat commander say about U-571's authenticity?

Accepted Answer

A German WWII U-Boat commander reviewed the film and said, "They got one thing right. There were U-Boats in the North Atlantic during the Second World War."

Question 9

Which real submarines were actually captured with Enigma codebooks during WWII?

Accepted Answer

In reality, submarines U-559 and U-110 were captured with codebooks by the British Navy in August 1941, not U-571 as depicted in the film.

Question 10

What was the main objective of the Allied mission in U-571?

Accepted Answer

The Allies attempt to seize a Nazi Enigma coding machine from a wrecked U-boat to crack German war codes during World War II.

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