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Rockin Robbins · 09-07-15, 01:18 PM

It could go either way, based on captain's instructions. Most WWII captains preferred the deck gun aft because they were on the defensive on the surface, more likely to be chased than to chase. For popping sampans it didn't matter which way it was mounted.

09-07-15, 01:18 PM	#2
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	It could go either way, based on captain's instructions. Most WWII captains preferred the deck gun aft because they were on the defensive on the surface, more likely to be chased than to chase. For popping sampans it didn't matter which way it was mounted. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS