Interesting video for those who havent seen it

[Paul Riley]

Here is an interesting 12 part documentary of the battle of the Atlantic for those that havent seen it.In particular,in part 8 it describes various methods on how convoys were attacked.I particularly liked the night surface attack from the rear,breaching the escort screen at high speed to get in among the convoy lanes.
This I will definitely be implementing in my game.For ages I have been pondering on the best approach for a convoy attack.For all the obvious danger with this method the night surface attack could actually be the safest,and most reliable method,so long as surprise is maintained and they don't spot you.
The video starts with part 2,I have no idea where part 1 is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTnfskXI3Nw&feature=related

Good hunting.

[VONHARRIS]

Very nice thank you very much.

[Paul Riley]

Very nice thank you very much.

No problem,glad you appreciated it :salute:

[Canovaro]

thanks!

[Paul Riley]

thanks!

:up:

[Jimbuna]

If you have a recording system and Sky/Virgin account you can tape it fairly regularly from the Military Channel :up:

[sharkbit]

I particularly liked the night surface attack from the rear,breaching the escort screen at high speed to get in among the convoy lanes.This I will definitely be implementing in my game.For ages I have been pondering on the best approach for a convoy attack.For all the obvious danger with this method the night surface attack could actually be the safest,and most reliable,so long as surprise is maintained and they don't spot you.


Good luck trying that from late 1942 onward. With radar equipped escorts all over the place, slipping in on the surface becomes extremely difficult.

:)

[Paul Riley]

Good luck trying that from late 1942 onward. With radar equipped escorts all over the place, slipping in on the surface becomes extremely difficult.

:)

I know mate,would be suicide even trying it at that stage in the conflict.

[Snestorm]

Thanks, Paul.
Bookmarked it.

[Paul Riley]

Thanks, Paul.
Bookmarked it.

No problem :yep:

[Fish In The Water]

Appreciate it, thanks for the link! :up:

[OnePingOnly]

Thanks for the links to the Videos. I love naval history and in particular submarine warfare. I played SH1 I loved it. I have recently gotten back into Subs and Subsims. i am cutting my teeth on SH3 and I am looking for a good guide or document on torpedoes targeting. i have the 647 [age manual that came with the GX3 expansion it goes into position and such but working out solutions is what i really need to know as I am a hopeless noob:damn:. Can anyone point me in the right direction or suggest something?

Thank you in advance.

[coronas]

Thanks!
:salute:

[Wolfstriked]

Awesome thanks man.:salute:Seems my tactics were considered crazy and best at same time.:arrgh!:Night surfaced attacks and PD evasion.:haha:I love that one video says that many crazy captains would actually stay near surface avoiding the ASDIC since it had a hard time at that depth.I find I get away easier when near the surface in GWX.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLyVrSocZQY&feature=related

From 5:20 onwards.

[Paul Riley]

Awesome thanks man.:salute:Seems my tactics were considered crazy and best at same time.:arrgh!:Night surfaced attacks and PD evasion.:haha:I love that one video says that many crazy captains would actually stay near surface avoiding the ASDIC since it had a hard time at that depth.I find I get away easier when near the surface in GWX.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLyVrSocZQY&feature=related

From 5:20 onwards.

The craziest captains are the best,hit em fast,hit em hard,get out even faster! :arrgh!:
May the spirit of the vikings protect you in your 'crazed assault' LOL

[Wolfstriked]

Yeah its crazy and hilarious at same time.Video says the crazy ones would just cruise right under a merchant while the escorts were going crazy top side.Then when the craziness slowed down they would slowly drift away.CRAZY!!:har:

[OnePingOnly]

This is great! Thanks! I am reading the Book right now! Interesting to see the information backed up in the videos. Tactics wise it is another boon for players.

[Paul Riley]

Nothing too educational here but some pretty decent UBoat footage nonetheless,and some of the explosions are awesome.
Try and ignore the bloody music,or simply 'mute' it.I hate why people have to include music all the time on youtube!.

Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08WFcSDHB_o&feature=fvsr

[Paul Riley]

Here is another one that may be of interest for some of you.Here you may recognize a few familiar faces like ace Erich Topp :arrgh!:
R.I.P.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZL7-nclmO0&feature=related

[Paul Riley]

And...another one for you all,a nice 5 part documentary :03:

Some of the material may have also been seen in parts of the first video I uploaded,so,sorry about that.
I would also love to get hold of the music that kicks in for the section on Operation Drumbeat in part 5,this would be amazingly rousing as you are moving in to engage a convoy or other important target,so if anyone knows this music please let me know.
Thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDHM0yb8Gl0&feature=related

Have fun.

[SubConscious]

I believe that last one is "U-Boat War", which was a three-part documentary put out a few years ago. It is, in my opinion, one of the best documentaries out there and includes interviews with Erich Topp, Otto Kretchmer, and Reinhard Hardegen, Herbert Werner (author of Iron Coffins), and Michael Gannon (author of Operation Drumbeat). :up:

Does anyone know the source of the Battle of the Atlantic YouTube videos and/or the color U-boat videos? I'd like to buy the DVDs if available.

Thanks!

[Paul Riley]

I believe that last one is "U-Boat War", which was a three-part documentary put out a few years ago. It is, in my opinion, one of the best documentaries out there and includes interviews with Erich Topp, Otto Kretchmer, and Reinhard Hardegen, Herbert Werner (author of Iron Coffins), and Michael Gannon (author of Operation Drumbeat). :up:

Does anyone know the source of the Battle of the Atlantic YouTube videos and/or the color U-boat videos? I'd like to buy the DVDs if available.

Thanks!

I wouldnt be surprised if you could find a lot of UBoat material via Amazon,give them a try :up:

Here is a start for you.Sorry its the UK Amazon but I would imagine www.amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com) will also have the DVDs available.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddvd&field-keywords=uboats

[Fish In The Water]

And...another one for you all,a nice 5 part documentary :03:

Some really good material in there Paul, thanks for sharing! :up:

[Paul Riley]

Some really good material in there Paul, thanks for sharing! :up:

No problem :yep:

[SubConscious]

I wouldnt be surprised if you could find a lot of UBoat material via Amazon,give them a try :up:

Here is a start for you.Sorry its the UK Amazon but I would imagine www.amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com) will also have the DVDs available.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddvd&field-keywords=uboats

Thank you very much! I have the Grey Wolves set, U-Boat War, and just ordered the BBC Battle of the Atlantic.

I didn't care for the Grey Wolves, as I thought it was rather disorganized. U-Boat war was fantastic and I highly recommend it. I suspect the Military Channel was broadcasting the BBC documentary, which are typically quite good.

[Paul Riley]

Thank you very much! I have the Grey Wolves set, U-Boat War, and just ordered the BBC Battle of the Atlantic.

I didn't care for the Grey Wolves, as I thought it was rather disorganized. U-Boat war was fantastic and I highly recommend it. I suspect the Military Channel was broadcasting the BBC documentary, which are typically quite good.

Hope you find something to gnash on in the link I posted :arrgh!:

Cheers.