Lieutenant Commander Heinrich Bleichrodt (21 October 1909 – 9 January 1977) was one of the most successful German U-boat commander of the Second World War. From October 1939 until retiring from front line service in December 1943, he sank 25 ships for a total of 152,320 gross register tons (GRT). For this he received the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, among other commendations. He earned the nickname "Ajax" during his time with the U-boats.
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