The diplomatic settlement returned nine of the twenty-one Germans and left twelve in British custody. British assessments weighed age, health, technical value, political attitude, and likely usefulness to the German Navy when deciding who went back. Several returnees were considered medically unsuitable, of little technical value, anti-Nazi, or otherwise unlikely to strengthen German service. Britain made a legal concession while retaining the people it considered the operational prize.
Notable Point · 32:12-34:12
Britain returns the Germans it least values
See how the settlement returned nine Germans judged less useful while Britain retained the twelve considered most valuable.