They must be joking

[ktrboston]

Good evening all, I made the mistake of calling in a Convoy. I think I read on a post somebody did the same thing. Anyways, of course I get orders to "Inflict heavy losses to Enemy task force" being the good captain that I am I Follow them. What was I thinking! I had only four fish left and tried to take out a Hiryu carrier. Well let me tell ya there are too many ships in this convoy. A total of 14 ships of various types. I was think Carrier high tonnage pop a couple of torpedos in her. My plan was going to work but a small old engine aft got in the way. Only one of four hit the proper target. One was a dud:down: , one actually hit it but caused no visual damage, one hit the small engine aft and the last one missed(I think I had the spread too much). Now I am slowly creeping away trying to get back to base in Java. I am not sure how I got close about 2300m to me that is close without getting detected still need to work on my interception skill I think I got lucky on this one but there is always another coming. Happy Hunting!

[McBeck]

Yup...you gotta check your stock to see if your up for an attack before you radio it in ;)

2300...thats outside the taskforce right? Cant you work your way inside?

[ktrboston]

I have to admit I was a little nervous trying to squeeze a few more meters. It was my first attempt attacking a military convoy with so many ships and escorts.

[Wim Libaers]

Apparently, real life doctrine was not to report enemies before an attack, because the enemy might notice the radio transmission and evade. The sub should make a stealthy approach, attack, and only break radio silence after the opportunity for attacking had passed, so that others could continue the attack.

Of course, that would be a terrible idea in the game, because you'd probably get an order to attack after you're no longer in a position to do so. Just don't report anything.

[McBeck]

I have to admit I was a little nervous trying to squeeze a few more meters. It was my first attempt attacking a military convoy with so many ships and escorts.
With some experience you should be able to work your way in, so your shots will be from 500-1500.

The good thing about being on the inside is that the escorts will have a harder time manuvering ;)