Comprehensive Tutorial Redone for Wolfpack

[Pisces]

Well, he didn't just described that, it was a walkthrough of all stages of the approach and attack. Here it is:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfil...?id=1695655869

[Cyborg322]

Thanks for the share

[derstosstrupp]

Originally Posted by Pisces

Well, he didn't just described that, it was a walkthrough of all stages of the approach and attack. Here it is:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfil...?id=1695655869

That’s a good guide although I don’t agree with stopping submerged and waiting for the target to approach. That is a gamey tactic- stopping submerged would have been a first-class way to get on your LI’s bad side fast and put the boat at risk.

The guide leans on plotting and fixed-wire methods for speed determination. Plotting at long ranges with the scope marks in degrees instead of mils leaves an unacceptably large margin of error I’ve found. Instead, plot bearings and get in front of him to determine course and then measure between bearings for speed, then use bearing change as a check. I like fixed-wire for speed but only if you are pointing at the target already.

I like the attack box concept in there. Overall that guide is well thought out though I think!

[Elphaba]

Why is stopping so bad? You can hold your depth almost perfectly with the right amount in the trim negative tank.

[derstosstrupp]

Originally Posted by Pisces

Well, he didn't just described that, it was a walkthrough of all stages of the approach and attack. Here it is:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfil...?id=1695655869

Originally Posted by Elphaba

Why is stopping so bad? You can hold your depth almost perfectly with the right amount in the trim negative tank.

Probably true in Wolfpack but it just irks me because it wasn’t historically done. I think it is tactically best to move to meet the target. You minimize the chance of them maneuvering and spoiling the attack and it allows you to maneuver with respect to escorts and more generally allows you to react dynamically to the changing situation.

[jarlemag]

Originally Posted by Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine

As a matter of principle, every underwater attack should be so prepared and carried out that the launching of torpedoes can take place at the earliest possible moment. Favorable opportunities of attack may be lost by hesitating. If conditions allow, the submarine should therefore go to meet the enemy. It is wrong to keep ahead of the enemy and wait until he comes into range.

(https://maritime.org/doc/uboat/index.htm).