Walther Forstmann | |
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| Born | 9 March 1883 Essen-Werden |
| Died | 2 November 1973 (aged 90) |
| Allegiance |  German Empire Nazi Germany |
| Service |  Imperial German Navy Kriegsmarine |
| Years of service | 1900–19, 1939-45 |
| Rank |  Kapitän zur See |
| Commands | U-12 U-39 |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | House Order of Hohenzollern Order of the Red Eagle Pour le Mérite |
Walther Forstmann (9 March 1883 – 2 November 1973) was one of the most highly decorated U-boat commanders in the Kaiserliche Marine during World War I. He also served in the Kriegsmarine during World War II in different staff positions.
In his time as commander of U-12 and U-39 in World War I, he conducted 47 patrols and succeeded in sinking 148 ships for a total tonnage of 390,797 gross register tons (GRT).[1] As such, he is the second most successful submarine commander ever (by tonnage sunk), after de la Perière.
- ^ "Walther Forstmann". uboat.net.