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Originally Posted by Gargamel
Let's play the What if game, but not from a historian point of view, but as strategists and tacticians, which we are.
How would early (39-42) war tactics and strategies have changed if the XXI would have been available?
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Let's separate strategy from tactics.
Strategy: If you had had a fleet of XXI boats in September 1939, you could extend operations, go further, been more effective. If you were lucky, the U-boats would be so demoralizing by spring 1940 that Halifax would be chosen over Churchill for Prime Minister. Slight advantage to Germany.
Tactics: None. It dives more slowly than a VII and steers like a rock with float wings. Folks who say "yeah, but it has more torpedoes!" probably shoot a full four salvo at large cargos.
Ok, your mileage may vary.