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Old 01-27-10, 01:49 AM   #6
JScones
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Originally Posted by bigboywooly View Post
from memory only one sinking was carried out as a result of spotting from the gyro
Yeah. And only deployed operationally from type IX U-boats deployed to the Indian Ocean.

I also remember reading that Doenitz issued an order limiting their use as it caused confusion for the Japanese in the region. Too lazy to look for it now...
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