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Old 09-29-11, 03:32 PM   #997
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Merchant shipping attacks..

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Originally Posted by keltos01 View Post
They actually did, starting 1943 if I remember correctly, in the IO they actually scared the allies quite a bit ! they had less success against the US in the Pacific though. But it definetely became part of their doctrine, the only thing being they were losing subs fast at that time.

keltos
Actually, earlier than that, and the links below are one example:


http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm...m&file_id=7218

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:SS...edo_damage.jpg

http://www.pilotmag.co.uk/2009/12/22...ubmarine-i-25/

The reason I'm sure of the veracity of these pages, is that my father was serving on the Fort Camosun when this happened..

Hope this helps?
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