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Originally Posted by Harald_Lange
Just this ^^ are you speaking hypothetically, or are you saying that even if I'm starting in Wilhelmshaven I should go around the top of UK? Doubt if I'd have the diesel for that.
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You have plenty of fuel if you use 2/3 speed rather than full speed.
As for speaking hypothetically, no, these were actual orders issued by high command to BdU.
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These long passages are due to the order to proceed around the Faroes, on which Naval War Staff has insisted contrary to F.O. U/B's intentions.
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Page 7 "
Situation on 23/8", "
Distribution of Boats".
http://www.uboatarchive.net/BDUKTB30247.htm