Operation Rheinubung

U56 · 05-05-08, 01:50 PM

I came back to SH3 after a break to find the immersion level transformed by GWX and other modders. I was on my third patrol from St Nazaire in U99 in May 1941, and this corresponded with the timing of Rheinubung. I was able to react to messages from BDU to join the uboats in the Biscay area. On 27th May at 0432 BDU messaged Uboats to proceed to NE of BE53 to help out the Bismarck. I was one grid away, and proceeded at flank. As I got closer I was forced under repeatedly by patrolling Swordfishes. I eventually arrived in the general area just before the time pescribed. My soundman picked up distant warship, and I was rewarded with the sight of the Bismarck. Two more sound contacts turned out to be HMS Rodney and King George V. After a gunbattle the Bismarck was sunk. A further 2 sound contacts turned into 2 Dorsetshire Cruisers. As there were no ASW assets, I was able to use high underwater speeds to try and position myself to avenge the Bismarck. But what's 8 knots against 25?. All I was doing was depleting batteries. It was going to be more a matter of chance that one of the warships would come close. The nearest I got to the Battleships was 8 k's, however the Dorsetshires ploughed ahead to within 1000m of me, and I let lose at the lead with a spread of 4. Two hits near the stern slowed the lead ship down to about 10 knots. I was unable to catch up to deliver a killer shot.......she was last seen zigzagging into the distance with a list at the stern. I sailed over to the Bismarck's last position and patrolled for about an hour to simulate the search for survivors.

Anyway I know it has been said a million times, but hats off to the GWX team and all other modders who have transformed SH3.

Regards

Jimbuna · 05-05-08, 01:53 PM

Pleased to see your enjoying the GWXperience.....SINK EM ALL!!

Kpt. Lehmann · 05-05-08, 01:57 PM

We are glad you are enjoying yourself.

@Jimbuna... could you check your communications devices sir?

gord96 · 05-05-08, 02:47 PM

very cool indeed!

i am approaching the invasion of Norway in my current career. Can the GWX team give me any tips on where a good place to be is on a certain date? I would like to be right in the thick of the action

Sailor Steve · 05-05-08, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gord96

very cool indeed!

i am approaching the invasion of Norway in my current career. Can the GWX team give me any tips on where a good place to be is on a certain date? I would like to be right in the thick of the action

It's all in the manual.

gord96 · 05-05-08, 07:03 PM

word! i will check it out. thank ya

Jimbuna · 05-05-08, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

We are glad you are enjoying yourself.

@Jimbuna... could you check your communications devices sir?

Everything is A OK....well it would be seeing that we spoke a few minutes back :p

Actually, I was u/l a few bits and bobs to the Washington DC area

05-05-08, 01:50 PM	#1
U56 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rockall Posts: 109 Downloads: 129 Uploads: 0	Operation Rheinubung I came back to SH3 after a break to find the immersion level transformed by GWX and other modders. I was on my third patrol from St Nazaire in U99 in May 1941, and this corresponded with the timing of Rheinubung. I was able to react to messages from BDU to join the uboats in the Biscay area. On 27th May at 0432 BDU messaged Uboats to proceed to NE of BE53 to help out the Bismarck. I was one grid away, and proceeded at flank. As I got closer I was forced under repeatedly by patrolling Swordfishes. I eventually arrived in the general area just before the time pescribed. My soundman picked up distant warship, and I was rewarded with the sight of the Bismarck. Two more sound contacts turned out to be HMS Rodney and King George V. After a gunbattle the Bismarck was sunk. A further 2 sound contacts turned into 2 Dorsetshire Cruisers. As there were no ASW assets, I was able to use high underwater speeds to try and position myself to avenge the Bismarck. But what's 8 knots against 25?. All I was doing was depleting batteries. It was going to be more a matter of chance that one of the warships would come close. The nearest I got to the Battleships was 8 k's, however the Dorsetshires ploughed ahead to within 1000m of me, and I let lose at the lead with a spread of 4. Two hits near the stern slowed the lead ship down to about 10 knots. I was unable to catch up to deliver a killer shot.......she was last seen zigzagging into the distance with a list at the stern. I sailed over to the Bismarck's last position and patrolled for about an hour to simulate the search for survivors. Anyway I know it has been said a million times, but hats off to the GWX team and all other modders who have transformed SH3. Regards

05-05-08, 01:53 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Pleased to see your enjoying the GWXperience.....SINK EM ALL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-05-08, 01:57 PM	#3
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,993 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	We are glad you are enjoying yourself. @Jimbuna... could you check your communications devices sir? __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

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05-05-08, 02:47 PM	#4
gord96 Commodore Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 627 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	very cool indeed! i am approaching the invasion of Norway in my current career. Can the GWX team give me any tips on where a good place to be is on a certain date? I would like to be right in the thick of the action

05-05-08, 07:03 PM	#6
gord96 Commodore Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 627 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	word! i will check it out. thank ya