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UKönig · 04-28-14, 12:03 PM

Unorthodox tips and tactics
If you are having trouble with aircraft (bombers too) this can work...
Sometimes the little 2cm flak MG is just not powerful enough. Or not enough range, or the aircraft you are going for (B24 liberator, wellington) is too strong. No problem, (little problem), if possible, man the 88mm. The deck gun is the same calibre as the 8.8cm AA guns used on land. They have the range and the firepower to bring down bombers. I've done it. Like bringing an axe down between the shoulder blades of a bird, I blew that bomber to pieces. Not so easy to do, since elevation and range are almost at maximum, but with a bit of skill/luck, it can be done.
Looking for awesome hunting grounds? Try New York harbour.
In the early war, 1939-dec. 1941, the USA is fairly neutral. Which means, if you hold your fire, so will they. If you accidently sink an american, you have to wait about 48 hrs for them to 'get over it', then you can approach safely.
Use this time to scout out the harbors. Ways in, ways out. Protection or defenses. When the war with the US heats up, do not attack NY from the front gates. Go in the back door. Take the north side of long island. Plan your approach during the night. There are a few very shallow points where diving is not advised and since you will be forced on the surface, they can't send bombers to get you, b/c they will be (essentially) bombing their own harbour. There are 2 choke points that you must slip past, and if you're really lucky, you won't scrape the hull. Once you're in, you can dive at the brooklyn bridge and there is just enough water to operate at periscope depth. Also, any escorts that attempt to intercept you, usually get hung up on the shore. They don't plan the best path, just the shortest one, and that can work to your advantage, if you can put some terrain in the way.

04-28-14, 12:03 PM	#2
UKönig Captain Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 495 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Things that I have learned, pt2 Unorthodox tips and tactics If you are having trouble with aircraft (bombers too) this can work... Sometimes the little 2cm flak MG is just not powerful enough. Or not enough range, or the aircraft you are going for (B24 liberator, wellington) is too strong. No problem, (little problem), if possible, man the 88mm. The deck gun is the same calibre as the 8.8cm AA guns used on land. They have the range and the firepower to bring down bombers. I've done it. Like bringing an axe down between the shoulder blades of a bird, I blew that bomber to pieces. Not so easy to do, since elevation and range are almost at maximum, but with a bit of skill/luck, it can be done. Looking for awesome hunting grounds? Try New York harbour. In the early war, 1939-dec. 1941, the USA is fairly neutral. Which means, if you hold your fire, so will they. If you accidently sink an american, you have to wait about 48 hrs for them to 'get over it', then you can approach safely. Use this time to scout out the harbors. Ways in, ways out. Protection or defenses. When the war with the US heats up, do not attack NY from the front gates. Go in the back door. Take the north side of long island. Plan your approach during the night. There are a few very shallow points where diving is not advised and since you will be forced on the surface, they can't send bombers to get you, b/c they will be (essentially) bombing their own harbour. There are 2 choke points that you must slip past, and if you're really lucky, you won't scrape the hull. Once you're in, you can dive at the brooklyn bridge and there is just enough water to operate at periscope depth. Also, any escorts that attempt to intercept you, usually get hung up on the shore. They don't plan the best path, just the shortest one, and that can work to your advantage, if you can put some terrain in the way.