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Old 08-14-07, 03:34 AM   #3
raifg
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Originally Posted by FAdmiral
Ok, lets use some common sense here. Japanese shipping would travel from
port to port. Choke points between enemy ports would be a good place to
hang out. Also near the entrance to one of these ports would be a good bet too.
I hung out at Rabaul for a week in June 1943 and had targets day and night.
Some were leaving and some were coming, mostly merchants but HEY, they
go down without a fight unless you have to contend with those pesky escorts...

JIM
I agree with you FAdmiral.
I guess the main message of monkeymagoo is : "If you doesn't look for ships, your sub will be full of torps at the end of your mission".
Indeed , your are right there are different spots where you can make a good job. Personally I perfer the attack of passengers liners convoys...
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