Question on historic priorities

Erich dem Roten · 10-21-08, 10:45 PM

I'd imagine sinking a DD or DE maybe got you a nod or two from fellow captains if you got back to port and pulled your boat out of a nasty situation, but if you made a habit of it you'd probably find your crew hiding in the fields. The supply line to England and Russia was quite tenuous for a long time, and merchants didn't drop depth charges.

Commander Gizmo · 10-21-08, 11:19 PM

My crew must hate me. I have been known to lure a DD at just the right moment by going flank with him at my rear. As soon as he start's his run, an torpedo suddenly explodes under his keel. I find them much easier to hit when I know exactly where they are going to be next.

Of course that tactic doesn't work when they get smarter later in the war, but the first 2 years there are plenty of green crews and daft commanders to fall for my ploy.

iambecomelife · 10-21-08, 11:54 PM

I never try to replicate this tactic in career mode. Historically, the Germans only attempted to destroy a convoy's escort screen on one occasion. I can't remember the convoy designation, but I do recall it wasn't a success. Although the escorts suffered 2-3 losses the U-Boats suffered too, and nearly all the merchantmen survived.

10-21-08, 10:45 PM	#1
Erich dem Roten Electrician's Mate Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 134 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	I'd imagine sinking a DD or DE maybe got you a nod or two from fellow captains if you got back to port and pulled your boat out of a nasty situation, but if you made a habit of it you'd probably find your crew hiding in the fields. The supply line to England and Russia was quite tenuous for a long time, and merchants didn't drop depth charges. __________________

10-21-08, 11:54 PM	#3
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,709 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	I never try to replicate this tactic in career mode. Historically, the Germans only attempted to destroy a convoy's escort screen on one occasion. I can't remember the convoy designation, but I do recall it wasn't a success. Although the escorts suffered 2-3 losses the U-Boats suffered too, and nearly all the merchantmen survived. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

10-21-08, 11:19 PM	#2
Commander Gizmo Watch Officer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 4	My crew must hate me. I have been known to lure a DD at just the right moment by going flank with him at my rear. As soon as he start's his run, an torpedo suddenly explodes under his keel. I find them much easier to hit when I know exactly where they are going to be next. Of course that tactic doesn't work when they get smarter later in the war, but the first 2 years there are plenty of green crews and daft commanders to fall for my ploy.