Realism of the Map and WO-generated Fire Control Solutions

[Sailor Steve]

Good points, and training and experience will tell. I do want to comment on your last statement, though.

Originally Posted by Donkey-Shot11

Besides, even if a target or convoy were zig-zagging, as long as it zig-zagged at regular intervals, it would become predictable. And thus could be taken into account.

Convoys went out of their way to be unpredictable, making legs different lengths and changing speed as well. I've read more than one report of a submarine setting up an attack only to have the targets turn away at the worst possible moment, and a few involving the captain being disappointed at not being able to get into position and then suddenly have the convoy turn right toward him.

You just never know...