Quote:
|
Originally Posted by SkvyWvr
I spent several years in the Amphib Navy and we crossed the Pacific an 11 ship formation. During the days we did regular naval drills but we practiced Convoy manuvers all night. The most effective manuver was the "Star" in which all the ship scattered using pre-determined bearings.  |
Interesting.
Anyone curious about this, I recommend reading about Captain Walker and the sinking of the Audacity, the first CVE every deployed in a convoy. The practice didn't become more common place until years later.