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aanker · 07-01-11, 12:52 PM

With the exception of the TAMBOR and GAR classes I divide the boats in my mind into two categories; pre 7 Dec 1941 and post 7 Dec 1941 - the GATO and BALAO classes.

I don't mind beginning in a PORPOISE, SALMON, or SARGO class, and I enjoy the S class 'Sugar boats' (also the NARWHAL class) however I like getting into a command where I can evade IJN ASW - especially later in the War after Congressman May told the press our submarines could go deeper than the IJN DC's were set to detonate. So, I want to go deep although USS Tuna is just one example with many successful war patrols beyond her years under my simplistic categories mentioned above.

Once I am in a nice fleet-boat I like to go through the evolutions in CT etc over many patrols like others have said in this thread.

Also, I voted 'wrong' because I thought this was your 'Super-Detail' topic - which it isn't, but is one I would really like to see - take one class and super detail it ;-)

Happy Hunting!

Art

07-01-11, 12:52 PM	#37
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	With the exception of the TAMBOR and GAR classes I divide the boats in my mind into two categories; pre 7 Dec 1941 and post 7 Dec 1941 - the GATO and BALAO classes. I don't mind beginning in a PORPOISE, SALMON, or SARGO class, and I enjoy the S class 'Sugar boats' (also the NARWHAL class) however I like getting into a command where I can evade IJN ASW - especially later in the War after Congressman May told the press our submarines could go deeper than the IJN DC's were set to detonate. So, I want to go deep although USS Tuna is just one example with many successful war patrols beyond her years under my simplistic categories mentioned above. Once I am in a nice fleet-boat I like to go through the evolutions in CT etc over many patrols like others have said in this thread. Also, I voted 'wrong' because I thought this was your 'Super-Detail' topic - which it isn't, but is one I would really like to see - take one class and super detail it ;-) Happy Hunting! Art __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."