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msalama · 11-14-09, 08:04 AM

Hi guys -

I'm currently reading Clay Blair's highly interesting "Hitler's U-boat war" pt. 2, and in the book he often refers to damaged cargo ships being sunk by gunfire from their own escorts. Now am I right in thinking the obvious, i.e. that this was done in order to prevent the hulks and their cargoes from falling into enemy hands?

11-14-09, 08:04 AM	#1
msalama Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In an octopus's garden Posts: 565 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	A small Q regarding RL WW2 convoy actions if you please... Hi guys - I'm currently reading Clay Blair's highly interesting "Hitler's U-boat war" pt. 2, and in the book he often refers to damaged cargo ships being sunk by gunfire from their own escorts. Now am I right in thinking the obvious, i.e. that this was done in order to prevent the hulks and their cargoes from falling into enemy hands? Last edited by msalama; 11-14-09 at 08:23 AM.