[Doolar]

just my opinion. I like an August start. It gives me a head start and puts me in a primo hunting spot. I avoid ANY shipping, they might report a U-Boat sighting. Probubly not but I play, they do, anyway. Tentions were high at that time, so I could imagine any ship would report "if you see something, say something". Starting August 1st, I run a 1 day "shake down" on my 1st patrol. Return to base, once there, I add needed crew, emblems and any up-grades I need or can aford. (I don't add anything on my 1st patrol of a new career). By the time I'm ready for my 2nd patrol, it's August 20th or a tad later. Perfect !