Historically Accurate Convoy Behavior?

CptGlub · 05-20-17, 07:17 PM

Was it IJN policy to have a convoy stop and mill around when they knew a sub was in the area?

If I remember right, Allied Atlantic policy for convoys was to keep going no matter what. They couldn't even stop to help survivors.

Seems to me that speed and random direction/speed changes would be a better defense than stopping when engaged by an enemy sub.

Just curious. Had some time on my hands waiting for a milling convoy and escorts to give it up and return to course.

05-20-17, 07:17 PM	#1
CptGlub Mate Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 59 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Historically Accurate Convoy Behavior? Was it IJN policy to have a convoy stop and mill around when they knew a sub was in the area? If I remember right, Allied Atlantic policy for convoys was to keep going no matter what. They couldn't even stop to help survivors. Seems to me that speed and random direction/speed changes would be a better defense than stopping when engaged by an enemy sub. Just curious. Had some time on my hands waiting for a milling convoy and escorts to give it up and return to course.