I start the war with a type VIIB.
Around June of 1941, I commission a type IXB or C and use it until mid-1943.
Then I drive a VIIC/41 from then on.
I never seem to survive long enough to get a XXI.
I like to think I get assigned to shore duties - flotilla commander, BdU staff, marineschule, etc.
My VIIC/41 has no deck gun or gun-qualified crew members (I need all the Repair quals I can pack in
). As soon as I leave port, I fire off 2 internal eels and strike down the two external reloads. By 1943, it was suicide to attempt to do that at sea and many boats went to sea without external reloads. This lets me simulate that condition. I pretend the external reload canisters are filled with canned food, clean sheets, and other necessities. I like to keep the 2nd toilet clear at all times; does great things for crew morale.
