Silent War by compass games isn't a new game as such, it first came out in 2005 and the preorder is for the reprint due Jan 2008.
I brought it in march and can really recommend it. It's a very immersive and addictive combat 'simulation' of the entire submarine war, very historically accurate with some great details. Rules are simple to learn (ish) but the full campaign will take many many months of time to complete. Start off with the mini-campaigns posted on the website.
It accurately and neatly models the torpedo problems, radar, jap ASW, allied and jap submarines, sub tenders, war events you name it it's got it. Excelllent experience - only problem is I find it hard to find the time to play -you need somewhere to leave it set up for weeks on end undisturbed. I've preordered a second copy, ready for when my current one wears out. Theres an expansion pack, SPX, in development and a atlantic version 'steel wolves' due for late 2008.
Neal did a review on subsim's review page a while ago.
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