Type VIIB or Type VIIC?

NealT · 03-24-08, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Zajcev

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Originally Posted by Tessa

Some of the most infamous feats like Prien's sinking the Royal Oak, and Kretschmer's tonnage record were both done using type VIIB's. Some of the most famous boats were VIIB's - U47, U48, and U99. Underwater batteries last longer too, which will become a major factor (even in the stock game) around mid 1943 as aircraft start to become a major problem. While the VIIC is undoubtedly the workhorse, personally I prefer to wait till the VIIC/41 becomes available (or type XXI if I've got enough reknown at the time).

There are already quite a lot of bombers in late 1941 - it's not unusual to get attacked below the lattitude of Lorient. The best spot for convoys seems to be to the west of Cornwall. But there you can get attacked by 6 bombers easily, with more comming later. I heard flak is not as effective in GWX, is that true? Are bombers harder to hit there, or was the crew made less accurate?

I would myself go to a Type VIIC over the VIIB and a type IXC over either one of them.

Reason? IMHO, they are better ships. However, it is a matter of personal preference...

I would also plan on attacking from under the water anytime in/after 1941...much better chance of survival.

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