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Old 02-15-14, 05:36 AM   #5
Kielhauler1961
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Originally Posted by allievo View Post
Keep in mind that from '42/43 the chances were against the U-boats so historically it's completely accurate being detected and sunk by escorts no matter what you do. In the late war returning to base is considered a success and should be rewarded with the Knight Cross.
I'd go further and suggest that anyone willingly leaving port after 1942 needs to have their head examined.

I only do it because Doenitz knows where I live. The escort vessel follows us out to make sure we leave...

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