empty enemy ports

[Torplexed]

Originally Posted by She-Wolf

Might sound impressive except that the destroyer and battleship were moored and as easy as sitting ducks. I still didn't get any reaction after sinking these two - possibly because I had seen off the three active ships patrolling the area first - but I think I found a 'bug', which made it easier for me to get away with it all.

Ships in port are unable to maneuver, which is one of their best defenses against bombing or torpedo attack, and all important ports in the Pacific War were equipped with abundant small patrol craft, breakwaters and torpedo nets to foil torpedo attack. The nets were opened or closed as required by small net tenders. In addition, the port might be protected by minefields. Important ports invariably had airfields basing fighters nearby as well as the best radar available.

Sadly the original developers really fell down on incorporating these aspects into the game. The modders have tried their best, but it's still not quite there.