How to shake off escorts in 1944

Flyingrodent · 07-15-12, 08:30 AM

I must confess that this is my first campaign so I'm guilty of reloading because I want to develop my tactics and witness all the events of the war. I'm then going to start from scratch with no reloads.

When I got back to port I realised an updated sonar covering was available so I'm going to see if that helps. It was a surprise to find La Rochelle was in the midst of an air raid when I set sail.

Despite trying all the helpful tips you've all given I've still not been able to shake off a pursuing escort. I can dodge the D/C and other nasties but once the escort has run out of these it continuously circles my tin can until I have to surface.

The best distance I managed was getting the escort to the outer circle on the attack map using decoys and quick bursts of speed. Firing a homing eel before diving can also help because if you sink the nearest escort you just might be able to escape before another arrives.

However, I've concluded that from 1944 onwards it is far better to sacrifice targetting accuracy and keeping your distance from convoys. Normally firing at a distance of 4-5km will allow you to escape before the escort arrives and score a few hits. It also pays to have a go at the escorts before the merchants so that the defence isn't quite as tough. Lastly, there are still the odd merchant sailing alone in 1944 so it's much safer to go after those.

Mike

07-15-12, 08:30 AM	#11
Flyingrodent Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 9 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I must confess that this is my first campaign so I'm guilty of reloading because I want to develop my tactics and witness all the events of the war. I'm then going to start from scratch with no reloads. When I got back to port I realised an updated sonar covering was available so I'm going to see if that helps. It was a surprise to find La Rochelle was in the midst of an air raid when I set sail. Despite trying all the helpful tips you've all given I've still not been able to shake off a pursuing escort. I can dodge the D/C and other nasties but once the escort has run out of these it continuously circles my tin can until I have to surface. The best distance I managed was getting the escort to the outer circle on the attack map using decoys and quick bursts of speed. Firing a homing eel before diving can also help because if you sink the nearest escort you just might be able to escape before another arrives. However, I've concluded that from 1944 onwards it is far better to sacrifice targetting accuracy and keeping your distance from convoys. Normally firing at a distance of 4-5km will allow you to escape before the escort arrives and score a few hits. It also pays to have a go at the escorts before the merchants so that the defence isn't quite as tough. Lastly, there are still the odd merchant sailing alone in 1944 so it's much safer to go after those. Mike