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Old 06-25-11, 06:24 PM   #4
sharkbit
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Originally Posted by Torplexed View Post
I've lost track of how many threads there have been on this subject over the years. I think the general consensus is that it's like comparing apples to oranges since they fought in such vastly different theaters.
Exactly...different design philosophies based on their expected missions and doctrine, at least early on in the war for US boats.

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