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Originally Posted by SteamWake
Interestingly early on in the offensive against German submarines the destroyers often underestimated the depth that U boats could acheive and many a can met its fate far above the mark.
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As was the case with Japanese DDs and fleet submarines. Until some Senator, after being briefed during a tour of military facilities, bragged to the Press about easily American subs, going deep, evaded attack by depth charge.