Tactics against the convoy

Bosje · 10-17-08, 10:42 AM

surface attack at night, decks awash and slow speeds, creeping up on them between lead and flank escorts. firing 2 or 3 shots from around 3 km at 60 degree AoB, periscope depth while reloading 2 tubes and run straight into the convoy lanes as the first shots hit. you'll get another 4 or 5 shots (sterntube) off at decent angles from inside the convoy lanes before diving to safety.

not easy but potentially very rewarding, will work well up to 1941 at least. i had one successful surface attack as late as 1943 in rough seas, their radar is not 100% sure to get you

10-17-08, 10:42 AM	#9
Bosje Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 732 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	surface attack at night, decks awash and slow speeds, creeping up on them between lead and flank escorts. firing 2 or 3 shots from around 3 km at 60 degree AoB, periscope depth while reloading 2 tubes and run straight into the convoy lanes as the first shots hit. you'll get another 4 or 5 shots (sterntube) off at decent angles from inside the convoy lanes before diving to safety. not easy but potentially very rewarding, will work well up to 1941 at least. i had one successful surface attack as late as 1943 in rough seas, their radar is not 100% sure to get you __________________ And when an 800-ton Uboat has you by the tits... you listen!

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