I seem to recall a convoy tactic that involved the convoy totally illuminating itself once it had been attacked, I'm talking ship hit here not just false alarm. Basically all the escorts would perform a manover that cut off all the likely escape routes for a sub. I think the rationale was that by illuminating the convoy it prevented the U boat from hiding among the ships and escaping so it was either on the surface and in sight or it was forced to dive. Forget where I read it. :hmm:
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