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Originally Posted by martxyz
The u-boat commander knew he had loud engines, and was zig-zagging to minimize the risk. However, the risks he anticipated were surface vessels.
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Submerged zigzagging is too slow to confuse enemy aircraft and pointless against destroyers at such shallow depth.
The only reason he could have had for zigzagging whilst at periscope depth is that he was worried about torpedoes. Perhaps it was known that British submarines operated in that area or perhaps torpedo boats where expected. :hmm: