Yes, since destroyers are very quick to maneuver and very alert, there are two ways to shoot them, both from absolute minimum range. The first is you are periscope depth running from them as they chase you. Wait for the range to close to 500 yards and shoot one up the 180 bearing. Dive immediately and keep ahead flank until you pass the thermal barrier. That's a fifty-fifty shot. And since our game DDs are hardened on the bow you aren't guaranteed a sinking.
Just like you, my favorite shot is from up the DD's stern. They don't react as well, even though your torpedo travels longer before the boom. Best to shoot that one from 400 yards, as the DD will travel more than 100 yards before it hits and you'll still have an armed torpedo. The problems is "how do you get in position for this up the poop chute shot?" Pretty much, you have to let them run over you and shoot them if you live to see them running out the other side of their run.
DDs are worthless in tonnage and very dangerous to engage. If you're playing a U-boat Donitz will have you shot when you return and replace you with a more sensible captain. If you're playing as an American, Admiral Lockwood will have you reassigned to a garbage scow. If you live.
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