Playing SHIII vanilla with 1.4 patch.
Early on tried the IIA coastal submarine in 1st flotilla, but wasn't having much luck sinking ships. With dud torps option enabled 2 out of 3 prewar fish wouldn't explode when hitting enemy ships. On patrol might sink one ship and damage a second then then had to return to port.
Restarted a new career with the 7th Unterseebootsflottille in Kiel Sept 1939. Type VIIB uboat has plenty of range, a good supply of torps, and the 8.8cm deck gun. Paid extra for an officer with medic, gunner, and torpedo skills. Now having great luck operating on the surface at night. Sneak up on small ships, fire one torp with impact pistol engaged. After the ship is damaged move in to 1000m and finish them with the deck gun.
Been cautious when encountering aircraft and warships. Always dive to periscope depth when encountered. Have engaged a few small warships, but will evade anything larger than an armed trawler.
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