Proud announcement

Huskalar · 10-05-07, 05:56 AM

"BdU proudly announces to all Kaleuns and the rest of the world that U-108, commanded by the bold Kptlt. Huskalar, has sunk 13 enemy ships with a total tonnage of 150,587"

BdU decided to send me to the cold grid of AE87. And because it was December (1940) I expected some rough weather. This turned out to be so when I arrived at AE87. After completing my orders I headed south for the Halifax-Liverpool shipping lane. When I got there the weather was perfect. That is, for a sunbath. Clear skies and almost no wind. But in my opinion that's not the ideal weather for a convoy attack.

Anyway, after a few days I received a contact report of a large enemy convoy some 300 kilometers to the NW. I intercepted and immediately attacked the convoy at dusk, sinking 3 big merchants. While I was busy attacking the last one, I spotted a Revenge class BB sailing in another part of the convoy.

After losing the 3 DD's I started chasing the convoy for another attack to get that BB. As in the first attack I was able sneak through the DD screen and got the U-108 lined up perfectly for a succesful attack on the BB. I fired 4 torpedos at almost point blank range and witnessed the big explosion that followed with great satisfaction.

I carried out 4 more attacks on the convoy. Although I got detected before I could fire my torpedos on one occasion. During the other attacks I sank as many big merchants as I could. Resulting more than 5900 renown points and my most succesful patrol so far.

Venatore · 10-05-07, 06:11 AM

FROM: U657

TO: U108

MESSAGE:
To the officers & men of U108, Korvettenkapitän Heinrich Göllnitz, the officers & men of U657 sends their regards. U657 unable to support U108, weather will delay marry-up procedure. U657 making to AO:58.54N/42.33W. Intel provided by Luftwaffe; informs U657 that convoy is in this vincinity. Will try to shadow till further wolves arrive.

Korvettenkapitän Heinrich Göllnitz wishes Kptlt. Huskalar all the best & will meet with him on return for drinks & cigars.

U657 out...............

Cezbor · 10-05-07, 06:38 AM

Krvkpt. Hans von Guderian and bold crew of U-106 send best wishes to U-108 wolfs. Good luck, fight for fatherland and ..... stay alive.

andylegate · 10-05-07, 06:47 AM

Great job!

Brag · 10-05-07, 10:11 AM

Congratulations!

Bold captain, hmmm. Do we have another Balz in the making? :hmm: Drinks and cigars are on you! :rotfl:

Huskalar · 10-05-07, 01:24 PM

Thanks Kaleuns. To Göllnitz, von Guderian, Balz and all other commanders, you are of course all very welcome to the party held here in Lorient. There's enough to drink for everbody.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brag

Bold captain, hmmm. Do we have another Balz in the making? :hmm:

Don't worry Brag, I'm just feeling confident. So there will be no Balz II. But if my good run doesn't stop soon, Subsim could end up with a Huskalar I.

U49 · 10-05-07, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huskalar

"BdU proudly announces to all Kaleuns and the rest of the world that U-108, commanded by the bold Kptlt. Huskalar, has sunk 13 enemy ships with a total tonnage of 150,587"

*** incoming ENIGMA message
*** officer's code
From: U-49, KptLt Fuchs
To: U-108, KptLt Huskalar
AM11
Boat and crew are sending best wishes!
Gute Jagd und fette Beute!
*** end of message

Best GWX 1.03 mission so far was ~125000 tons

10-05-07, 05:56 AM	#1
Huskalar Ensign Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 221 Downloads: 176 Uploads: 0	Proud announcement "BdU proudly announces to all Kaleuns and the rest of the world that U-108, commanded by the bold Kptlt. Huskalar, has sunk 13 enemy ships with a total tonnage of 150,587" BdU decided to send me to the cold grid of AE87. And because it was December (1940) I expected some rough weather. This turned out to be so when I arrived at AE87. After completing my orders I headed south for the Halifax-Liverpool shipping lane. When I got there the weather was perfect. That is, for a sunbath. Clear skies and almost no wind. But in my opinion that's not the ideal weather for a convoy attack. Anyway, after a few days I received a contact report of a large enemy convoy some 300 kilometers to the NW. I intercepted and immediately attacked the convoy at dusk, sinking 3 big merchants. While I was busy attacking the last one, I spotted a Revenge class BB sailing in another part of the convoy. After losing the 3 DD's I started chasing the convoy for another attack to get that BB. As in the first attack I was able sneak through the DD screen and got the U-108 lined up perfectly for a succesful attack on the BB. I fired 4 torpedos at almost point blank range and witnessed the big explosion that followed with great satisfaction. I carried out 4 more attacks on the convoy. Although I got detected before I could fire my torpedos on one occasion. During the other attacks I sank as many big merchants as I could. Resulting more than 5900 renown points and my most succesful patrol so far.

10-05-07, 06:38 AM	#3
Cezbor 中国水兵 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bia³ystok, Polska Posts: 272 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Krvkpt. Hans von Guderian and bold crew of U-106 send best wishes to U-108 wolfs. Good luck, fight for fatherland and ..... stay alive. __________________ "U-106" No one will be forgotten...

10-05-07, 06:47 AM	#4
andylegate Medic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SC, USA Posts: 168 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Great job! __________________ My Real Life Navy Brag Page Below http://www1.freewebs.com/andylegate/

10-05-07, 10:11 AM	#5
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10-05-07, 06:11 AM	#2
Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	FROM: U657 TO: U108 MESSAGE: To the officers & men of U108, Korvettenkapitän Heinrich Göllnitz, the officers & men of U657 sends their regards. U657 unable to support U108, weather will delay marry-up procedure. U657 making to AO:58.54N/42.33W. Intel provided by Luftwaffe; informs U657 that convoy is in this vincinity. Will try to shadow till further wolves arrive. Korvettenkapitän Heinrich Göllnitz wishes Kptlt. Huskalar all the best & will meet with him on return for drinks & cigars. U657 out...............