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Originally Posted by Rockin Robbins
Finding targets was a mathermatical probability directly proportional to the number of square miles of ocean surface searched. Every square mile not covered meant fewer Japanese ships on the bottom.
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Ultimately proven by the code breakers that this method had a minor effect, as there were not enough boats to cover the whole ocean, whereas knowing where the convoys would be at a certain time, proved to be the 'weapon' of choice. Thus allowing a commander to lay in wait (submerged of course).
