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mookiemookie · 10-02-06, 11:29 PM

I own it and it is GREAT, as far as an in-depth look at far as an operational viewpoint for U-Boats is concerned. It reads a lot like stereo instructions, and its by no means complete, but from an immersion standpoint and to put you in the mindset of a true Kaleun, I can't recommend anything better. I've actually consulted back to it so many times while on SH3 patrols....definately a great buy for any serious U-Boat aficinado.

a few excerpts:

"The weakness of the submarine must be offset by clever tactics, unscrupulous use, and obstinate persistance even when the chances of success seem slender"

"The 'sparing' use of the periscope (see section 1, B, No. 31) i.e. the raising of the persicope, at frequent intervals and for a brief space of time, to surface level, so that the periscope appears no bigger than a fist and ais almost constantly awash, begins at a distance of 4,000-5,000 m from the enemy...."

"The following are the rules for keeping the contact , and overhauling. Overhaul right on the limits of the zone of visibility. Be absolutely sure you are not sighted..."

As you can see...there's plenty of good info there

10-02-06, 11:29 PM	#6
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	I own it and it is GREAT, as far as an in-depth look at far as an operational viewpoint for U-Boats is concerned. It reads a lot like stereo instructions, and its by no means complete, but from an immersion standpoint and to put you in the mindset of a true Kaleun, I can't recommend anything better. I've actually consulted back to it so many times while on SH3 patrols....definately a great buy for any serious U-Boat aficinado. a few excerpts: "The weakness of the submarine must be offset by clever tactics, unscrupulous use, and obstinate persistance even when the chances of success seem slender" "The 'sparing' use of the periscope (see section 1, B, No. 31) i.e. the raising of the persicope, at frequent intervals and for a brief space of time, to surface level, so that the periscope appears no bigger than a fist and ais almost constantly awash, begins at a distance of 4,000-5,000 m from the enemy...." "The following are the rules for keeping the contact , and overhauling. Overhaul right on the limits of the zone of visibility. Be absolutely sure you are not sighted..." As you can see...there's plenty of good info there Last edited by mookiemookie; 10-02-06 at 11:35 PM.