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Originally Posted by Commander Gizmo
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Originally Posted by Abd_von_Mumit
On my last patrol (GWX 2.0, BF15 from Wilhelmshaven, Nov. '39) I decided to take Der Kanal Route. Coming back home was absolutely the hardest part of the patrol, took me huge amount of time and gave me a few litres of adrenaline as a bonus. Fortunately we were lucky and made it back home. I'll never use Der Kanal again, I suppose. I wouldn't have learned this lesson if I used your teleport.  Many inbound U-Boots were sunk as far as I know. |
I havn't had any excitement crossing der kanal in GWX2.0 so far. I run flank at night throught he strait and run decks awash any time I get close to an enemy ship, slowing if necessary. I also run through the center to avoid the mines, though I have yet to need to dive deep enough for it to matter. |
Lucky you. I'd say your way of crossing Der Kanal is a straight way to get sunk.
I was crossing it at 8 knots maximum or decks awash at about 5 knots, in moderate visibility conditions, and I met MANY escorts patrolling the area, usually patrol boats, but also a destroyer. I suppose going flank would immediately let them see me.
Also remember there is no such a thing like "going deep" in Der Kanal.