why? das boot question

02-06-10, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by arnesw

Yeah, that was a really useful answer. For the VIIC type sub that is portrayed in Das Boot, the captains attack station is in the conning tower. Did you read the book? I know it's got letters and stuff, but I'm sure you can make it if you try.

Real sub commanders I know commend the movie for being pretty accurate, but of course - what do they know as opposed to you - a serious sub simmer!

and you feel its perfectly fine to be rude to another member of this community, why?

karamazovnew · 02-06-10, 03:21 AM

Das Boot is more accurate than the propaganda videos you've seen. To answer this part: "yet when i see video of uboats attacking etc the captain uses the periscope in the command room where the navigator is", you have to remember that the Conning tower is very crowded. During an attack, the cameraman would not have any room. Plus the standard procedure was to close the tower hatch and throw an oily rag at the cameraman if he bothered the crew during life and death situations

As to Webster's post, there have been many annoying questions (not like this one) about why some MODS didn't behave like some saw in Das Boot. That was annoying indeed and sparked fury against an otherwise superb movie.

arnesw · 02-06-10, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Webster

and you feel its perfectly fine to be rude to another member of this community, why?

Because I read you original answer as rude and unhelpful. Although I see my reply was over the top, and I apologize.

d@rk51d3 · 02-06-10, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by arnesw

Because I read you original answer as rude and unhelpful.

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Glad it's all sorted now though.

trenken · 02-06-10, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Webster

and you feel its perfectly fine to be rude to another member of this community, why?

I dont think he was trying to be rude, just explaining that you were wrong. You decided to bash Das Boot when many people that served on subs at that time commend the movie for its accuracy.

02-06-10, 03:21 AM	#2
karamazovnew The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,403 Downloads: 151 Uploads: 0	Das Boot is more accurate than the propaganda videos you've seen. To answer this part: "yet when i see video of uboats attacking etc the captain uses the periscope in the command room where the navigator is", you have to remember that the Conning tower is very crowded. During an attack, the cameraman would not have any room. Plus the standard procedure was to close the tower hatch and throw an oily rag at the cameraman if he bothered the crew during life and death situations As to Webster's post, there have been many annoying questions (not like this one) about why some MODS didn't behave like some saw in Das Boot. That was annoying indeed and sparked fury against an otherwise superb movie.