Interesting videos for those who havent seen them
 

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=PTnfs...eature=related

Good hunting.

Very nice thank you very much.

No problem,glad you appreciated it :salute:

thanks!

:up:

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

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.

Thanks, Paul.
Bookmarked it.

No problem :yep:

Appreciate it, thanks for the link! :up:

Thanks! And a Question
 

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.

Thanks!
:salute:

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=WLyVr...eature=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

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:

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.

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

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-...eature=related

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=lDHM0...eature=related

Have fun.