The submarine commander's handbook

BIGREG · 07-02-10, 06:49 PM

The Submarine Commander's Handbook, ("U.Kdt.Hdb."), 1943 describes the German submarine U-boat tactics . Note that this edition is from 1943 during which the Allies had effectively countered these tactics and the battle of the Atlantic turned in the Allies favour.

Links : http://www.hnsa.org/doc/uboat/index.htm

Olav · 07-02-10, 06:51 PM

Thanks

Sailor Steve · 07-02-10, 08:06 PM

We've been using it for a long time here. Still, it's good for the new folks to get a heads-up.

Paris_England · 08-11-10, 02:06 PM

Just found this myself and thought I'd post a link to it -- but, of course, it's already here.

It's a great read though -- especially if you're like me and have never had anything to do with sub sims before!

BTW has anyone thought about including this in a user interface mod like how the rec manual shows up? It'd be great to read this (or have it handy) in game for operating procedures and/or to kill some time on a long drive

P

John Channing · 08-11-10, 02:29 PM

Picture it...

14 October, 1939 3AM Local time

Gunter Prein, on the Bridge of the U47, flipping madly through his manual...

"Ok... it's gotta be in here somewhere. Let's see... Torpedos: Arming, Torpedos: Exploders, Magnetic, Torpedos: Loading, Torpedos: Maintenence, Torpedos: New Versions, Torpedos: Settings...

DAMN! Nothing about Duds!"

JCC

609_Avatar · 08-11-10, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGREG

The Submarine Commander's Handbook, ("U.Kdt.Hdb."), 1943 describes the German submarine U-boat tactics . Note that this edition is from 1943 during which the Allies had effectively countered these tactics and the battle of the Atlantic turned in the Allies favour.

Links : http://www.hnsa.org/doc/uboat/index.htm

How different is it from this one?

The U-Boat Commander's Handbook

Thanks.

UnderseaLcpl · 08-11-10, 02:51 PM

This one is great for Kaleuns who don't like to use regular hydrophone checks

Paris_England · 08-11-10, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by John Channing

Picture it...

14 October, 1939 3AM Local time

Gunter Prein, on the Bridge of the U47, flipping madly through his manual...

"Ok... it's gotta be in here somewhere. Let's see... Torpedos: Arming, Torpedos: Exploders, Magnetic, Torpedos: Loading, Torpedos: Maintenence, Torpedos: New Versions, Torpedos: Settings...

DAMN! Nothing about Duds!"

JCC

Or "there's nothing in here about connecting to the internet..."

609_Avatar · 08-11-10, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Paris_England

Or "there's nothing in here about connecting to the internet..."

LMAO!

So does anyone know if these two books (http://www.hnsa.org/doc/uboat/index.htm and The U-Boat Commander's Handbook ) are the same or similar or not? Thanks.

John Channing · 08-11-10, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Paris_England

Or "there's nothing in here about connecting to the internet..."

mookiemookie · 08-11-10, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 609_Avatar

LMAO!

So does anyone know if these two books (http://www.hnsa.org/doc/uboat/index.htm and The U-Boat Commander's Handbook ) are the same or similar or not? Thanks.

They are the same.

609_Avatar · 08-11-10, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

They are the same.

Thank you sir!

Akula4745 · 08-11-10, 11:21 PM

Thanks for the links, gents!

Paris_England · 08-12-10, 03:26 PM

P31:

"B.d.U Budget Cut Effects:

i. U-Boats will be fitted with clocks that have only one hand. To tell the time accurately, captains are advised to sail due north, raise the periscope and see where the shadow falls.

ii. Crews will be supplied with a single bunch of bananas and one shank of ham irregardless of patrol duration. Said shank of ham and bunch of bananas must not be used by the Galley Chief as they will be required by the crew to monitor pitch and roll of the ship as the majority of on-board instrumentation won't work.

iii. We saved a few extra deutschmarks on crew uniforms by removing the captain's body from the neck down and have him rely upon telekinesis to move around the ship. The captain will now just require a hat.

iv. We cut back on hull strengtheners to save a few more marks. Pressure implosion will occur much earlier than your crew thinks.

v. We couldn't afford to buy a lot of chairs. If the Captain mans the hydrophone himself, sonarmen are required to sit on a pretend chair so to avoid hurting the captain's feelings about the fact that he's had his body removed and therefore can't actually sit."

609_Avatar · 08-12-10, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Akula4745

Thanks for the links, gents!

Mine's arriving tomorrow. Probably know most of the stuff already but it looked cool and $9US is cheap.

07-02-10, 06:49 PM	#1
BIGREG Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bretagne-FRANCE Posts: 813 Downloads: 155 Uploads: 0	The submarine commander's handbook The Submarine Commander's Handbook, ("U.Kdt.Hdb."), 1943 describes the German submarine U-boat tactics . Note that this edition is from 1943 during which the Allies had effectively countered these tactics and the battle of the Atlantic turned in the Allies favour. Links : http://www.hnsa.org/doc/uboat/index.htm Last edited by BIGREG; 07-02-10 at 07:15 PM.

07-02-10, 08:06 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	We've been using it for a long time here. Still, it's good for the new folks to get a heads-up. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-11-10, 02:51 PM	#7
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Other Handbook This one is great for Kaleuns who don't like to use regular hydrophone checks __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

08-11-10, 11:21 PM	#13
Akula4745 Convicted Ship Killer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just out of sight... plotting your course and speed Posts: 846 Downloads: 371 Uploads: 1	Thanks for the links, gents! __________________ Akula4745 "If you sit by the river long enough... the body of your enemy will float by -- SunTzu"

08-12-10, 03:26 PM	#14
Paris_England Soundman Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 144 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	P31: "B.d.U Budget Cut Effects: i. U-Boats will be fitted with clocks that have only one hand. To tell the time accurately, captains are advised to sail due north, raise the periscope and see where the shadow falls. ii. Crews will be supplied with a single bunch of bananas and one shank of ham irregardless of patrol duration. Said shank of ham and bunch of bananas must not be used by the Galley Chief as they will be required by the crew to monitor pitch and roll of the ship as the majority of on-board instrumentation won't work. iii. We saved a few extra deutschmarks on crew uniforms by removing the captain's body from the neck down and have him rely upon telekinesis to move around the ship. The captain will now just require a hat. iv. We cut back on hull strengtheners to save a few more marks. Pressure implosion will occur much earlier than your crew thinks. v. We couldn't afford to buy a lot of chairs. If the Captain mans the hydrophone himself, sonarmen are required to sit on a pretend chair so to avoid hurting the captain's feelings about the fact that he's had his body removed and therefore can't actually sit." Last edited by Paris_England; 08-13-10 at 01:58 PM.

07-02-10, 06:51 PM	#2
Olav Bilge Rat Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oslo,Norway Posts: 1 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Thanks

08-11-10, 02:06 PM	#4
Paris_England Soundman Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 144 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Just found this myself and thought I'd post a link to it -- but, of course, it's already here. It's a great read though -- especially if you're like me and have never had anything to do with sub sims before! BTW has anyone thought about including this in a user interface mod like how the rec manual shows up? It'd be great to read this (or have it handy) in game for operating procedures and/or to kill some time on a long drive P

08-11-10, 02:29 PM	#5
John Channing Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 1998 Posts: 1,846 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 5	Picture it... 14 October, 1939 3AM Local time Gunter Prein, on the Bridge of the U47, flipping madly through his manual... "Ok... it's gotta be in here somewhere. Let's see... Torpedos: Arming, Torpedos: Exploders, Magnetic, Torpedos: Loading, Torpedos: Maintenence, Torpedos: New Versions, Torpedos: Settings... DAMN! Nothing about Duds!" JCC