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bstanko6 · 02-09-19, 06:40 PM

CONDITIONS FOR ATTACK per U-boat Commanders Handbook

Favorable conditions
In day time, it is most favorable to attack with the sun behind the boat, and into the eyes of an enemy watch. Making torp bubbles hard to spot at last moment.

Sea state 2 to 3 and wind 3 to 4 are perfect when attacking windward (wind from behind your boat into the target). The causes water to go over your scope from behind, allowing you to see with less water in your lens.

Unfavorable conditions
Sea as smooth as glass. The periscope is very easy to sea in most scenarios.

Heavy swell. As mentioned before, broaching at periscope depth becomes a serious issue. Along with this, undershots and premature detonation becomes more prevalent.
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Sh5 models lighting day/night moonlight well. If you add fog, even better! I was able on a dark night no moon pull off a Kretchmer and hit a convoy from inside. Had a freighter less than 500m go by and not see me! Went well until Q ship hit me! On a moonlit night they can see you very easy! Also some ships have veteran status and can see your periscope, while others don’t. Also your profile is important. If you head in to a ship with bow pointing at them you are harder to see. While your broadside is easier to see. Treat all ships as if they can see you as well as you can see them.

02-09-19, 06:40 PM	#8
bstanko6 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Murwik Naval Academy Posts: 2,130 Downloads: 390 Uploads: 13	CONDITIONS FOR ATTACK per U-boat Commanders Handbook Favorable conditions In day time, it is most favorable to attack with the sun behind the boat, and into the eyes of an enemy watch. Making torp bubbles hard to spot at last moment. Sea state 2 to 3 and wind 3 to 4 are perfect when attacking windward (wind from behind your boat into the target). The causes water to go over your scope from behind, allowing you to see with less water in your lens. Unfavorable conditions Sea as smooth as glass. The periscope is very easy to sea in most scenarios. Heavy swell. As mentioned before, broaching at periscope depth becomes a serious issue. Along with this, undershots and premature detonation becomes more prevalent. ***** Sh5 models lighting day/night moonlight well. If you add fog, even better! I was able on a dark night no moon pull off a Kretchmer and hit a convoy from inside. Had a freighter less than 500m go by and not see me! Went well until Q ship hit me! On a moonlit night they can see you very easy! Also some ships have veteran status and can see your periscope, while others don’t. Also your profile is important. If you head in to a ship with bow pointing at them you are harder to see. While your broadside is easier to see. Treat all ships as if they can see you as well as you can see them.