One torpedo, one BB --Balz does it again.

Brag · 08-10-07, 02:57 PM

To BDU
From U-53

26 May 1940. Position AM2498

Encountered task force, 3 Battleships, 2-3 cruisers and several escorts. Had only one torpedo in tube II and one in IV. Attacked Nelson. Magnetic shot near the stern. Nelson stopped and sank in 15 minutes.

Kptlt. Balz, J.S.

PS to Admiral Doenitz:
The German people and the Reich have nothing to fear when Johan Sebastian Balz is at sea.

.

Since this is my second Schlagshiff on this patrol, I'm sure the Fuhrer will not object if you would add some diamonds to my Knight's Cross. Matter of fact that would be a great photo op for you (shaking hands with the great Balz). Looking forward to seeing you at the dock on my triumphal return to Willi.

Yours faithfully
Johan Sebastian Balz
The shining example for the Kriegsmarine.

ichso · 08-10-07, 03:01 PM

In 1940 it still counts as beginner's luck

Brag · 08-10-07, 03:27 PM

Nelson gets a full stopper!

Brag · 08-10-07, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichso

In 1940 it still counts as beginner's luck

Beginners luck? Begginers schmack! The great Balz, is just that--Great! And a great songwriter, too (author of Meet me in Balzimore You Hochie Woochie).

Foghladh_mhara · 08-10-07, 04:06 PM

Brag I'm starting to worry about you dude.

ichso · 08-10-07, 04:07 PM

I know. BDU won't complain about sinking a battle ship and saving torps.

They're probably planning tactics like luring 5 BB's to one area and sending Balz there so he can sink them in one attack wave :rotfl:

But besides making fun of this: good job

I havn't even seen any enemy BB's yet. Not at the open sea and not in any harbour I went to. And I'm sure I would need more than one torp.

Kaleu. Jochen Mohr · 08-10-07, 04:41 PM

to bad Herr Balz. but i think i was first

2 Rodney's. 2 torpedo's. (6 - 2 = 4 emergency torpedo's left)

KeptinCranky · 08-10-07, 07:55 PM

Hmm, somehow Rodney and Nelson always get the short end of the stick with you guys

Perhaps Carriers are the thing, or an Iowa class BB

or like I did, 2 King George Vs in a 4 eel spread

only the Duke of York and the Queen Elizabeth to collect all the Royals, bwahaha!

Brag · 08-10-07, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichso

I know. BDU won't complain about sinking a battle ship and saving torps.

They're probably planning tactics like luring 5 BB's to one area and sending Balz there so he can sink them in one attack wave :rotfl:

But besides making fun of this: good job

I havn't even seen any enemy BB's yet. Not at the open sea and not in any harbour I went to. And I'm sure I would need more than one torp.

I only started seeing battleships on my 2nnd carreer. Then, when firing salvoes at BBs, I've noticed that if one torp hit near the stern, it would either stop or sink the waggon.

Sometimes it will damage the rudder and the BB will veer off course from the other ships, making it easy pickings.

Brag · 08-10-07, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brag

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichso

I know. BDU won't complain about sinking a battle ship and saving torps.

They're probably planning tactics like luring 5 BB's to one area and sending Balz there so he can sink them in one attack wave :rotfl:

But besides making fun of this: good job

I havn't even seen any enemy BB's yet. Not at the open sea and not in any harbour I went to. And I'm sure I would need more than one torp.

I only started seeing battleships on my 2nnd carreer. Then, when firing salvoes at BBs, I've noticed that if one torp hit near the stern, it would either stop or sink the waggon.

Sometimes it will damage the rudder and the BB will veer off course from the other ships, making it easy pickings.

I forgot to add. Making fun of things is fun. Don't be shy

Brag · 08-13-07, 05:45 PM

08 July 1940
AM2934
U-53
Johan Sebastian Balz commanding.

Back in the Atlantic, was interrupted while writing a letter to Mom. Convoy heading our way! Of course, Balz got in the middle. Chose 2 tankers. But . . .
Something strange, a fleeting shadow. The great Balz instincts worked overtime. Don't fire!

The tanker moves on revealing the shadow of a Revenge. Two balzograms for Revenge and 10 seconds later, a torp for the tanker.

The tanker blows up, both torps hit revenge. It sinks while its angry escorts put on a son et lumiere show not too far from our location.

We're now Balzing freighters West of Cadiz. Looking forward to celebrations in liberated Lorient.

Give my warmest regards to the Fuhrer. I'm now working on my new song, a French one, Tu est ma Hoochie Woochie

BB-Balz

sunvalleyslim · 08-13-07, 07:13 PM

.............

mlp071 · 08-14-07, 02:26 AM

Hehe funny thing,just run into my first convoy in SH3/GWX career in sector BE56(5th patrol).

After we managed to sneak pass the escort(thanks Brag for guide on your site) i surfaced right in middle of it, and there it was HMS Nelson and following her, big, fat tanker, coming to straight in front of me

.I sent off all 4 torpedoes(3 in tanker, 1 in Nelson) and dived to 140m.

Got confirmation for 2 impacts and 1 ship sinking,(found out later it was tanker).I assumed that i missed Nelson.

After almost 2 hours of playing "seek and hide" with what i believed was 2 escorts, we surfaced 9 km away, undamaged.On my shock ,behind me was Nelson, 8 km away and not moving.

It looks like she was one of my chasers, but got ripped her belly open by one of my torpedoes earlier and after flooded came to full spot, sinking slowly.

It took her awhile to sink after that.

Needless to say , now i am hooked to this game.

Brag · 08-14-07, 04:44 AM

Congratulations, Kaleun MLP!
Very pleased to hear when the webbie info works for others. Now, we expect great things from you

. Have a cigar and the drinks are on me. I have 90K on this patrol and will be heading for Lorient in a couple of days.

Viel gluck und gute jagd!

mlp071 · 08-14-07, 09:46 AM

Danke, herr Brag,

70k here ,followed convoy till i runout of torpedoes.Now i am heading to Cadiz to resuply(it's still feb 1940) since i am low on fuel and everything.Our doctor was bored with no work to do and he drink all of our schnapps ,so that's missing to

Aaah, happy times ....

08-10-07, 02:57 PM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	One torpedo, one BB --Balz does it again. To BDU From U-53 26 May 1940. Position AM2498 Encountered task force, 3 Battleships, 2-3 cruisers and several escorts. Had only one torpedo in tube II and one in IV. Attacked Nelson. Magnetic shot near the stern. Nelson stopped and sank in 15 minutes. Kptlt. Balz, J.S. PS to Admiral Doenitz: The German people and the Reich have nothing to fear when Johan Sebastian Balz is at sea. . Since this is my second Schlagshiff on this patrol, I'm sure the Fuhrer will not object if you would add some diamonds to my Knight's Cross. Matter of fact that would be a great photo op for you (shaking hands with the great Balz). Looking forward to seeing you at the dock on my triumphal return to Willi. Yours faithfully Johan Sebastian Balz The shining example for the Kriegsmarine. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

08-10-07, 03:01 PM	#2
ichso Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Germany's oldest city alive Posts: 1,066 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	In 1940 it still counts as beginner's luck __________________ My Subskins: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=164169

08-10-07, 03:27 PM	#3
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Nelson gets a full stopper! __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

08-10-07, 04:06 PM	#5
Foghladh_mhara Commander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 473 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Brag I'm starting to worry about you dude. __________________ The beauty of not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise without any of the stress that might normally precede such a venture

08-10-07, 04:07 PM	#6
ichso Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Germany's oldest city alive Posts: 1,066 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	I know. BDU won't complain about sinking a battle ship and saving torps. They're probably planning tactics like luring 5 BB's to one area and sending Balz there so he can sink them in one attack wave :rotfl: But besides making fun of this: good job I havn't even seen any enemy BB's yet. Not at the open sea and not in any harbour I went to. And I'm sure I would need more than one torp. __________________ My Subskins: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=164169

08-10-07, 04:41 PM	#7
Kaleu. Jochen Mohr Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in my sub Posts: 2,741 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	to bad Herr Balz. but i think i was first 2 Rodney's. 2 torpedo's. (6 - 2 = 4 emergency torpedo's left) __________________ Gruß

08-10-07, 07:55 PM	#8
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Hmm, somehow Rodney and Nelson always get the short end of the stick with you guys Perhaps Carriers are the thing, or an Iowa class BB or like I did, 2 King George Vs in a 4 eel spread only the Duke of York and the Queen Elizabeth to collect all the Royals, bwahaha!

08-13-07, 05:45 PM	#11
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	08 July 1940 AM2934 U-53 Johan Sebastian Balz commanding. Back in the Atlantic, was interrupted while writing a letter to Mom. Convoy heading our way! Of course, Balz got in the middle. Chose 2 tankers. But . . . Something strange, a fleeting shadow. The great Balz instincts worked overtime. Don't fire! The tanker moves on revealing the shadow of a Revenge. Two balzograms for Revenge and 10 seconds later, a torp for the tanker. The tanker blows up, both torps hit revenge. It sinks while its angry escorts put on a son et lumiere show not too far from our location. We're now Balzing freighters West of Cadiz. Looking forward to celebrations in liberated Lorient. Give my warmest regards to the Fuhrer. I'm now working on my new song, a French one, Tu est ma Hoochie Woochie BB-Balz __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/ Last edited by Brag; 08-13-07 at 06:32 PM.

08-13-07, 07:13 PM	#12
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	............. __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

08-14-07, 02:26 AM	#13
mlp071 Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 27 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Hehe funny thing,just run into my first convoy in SH3/GWX career in sector BE56(5th patrol). After we managed to sneak pass the escort(thanks Brag for guide on your site) i surfaced right in middle of it, and there it was HMS Nelson and following her, big, fat tanker, coming to straight in front of me.I sent off all 4 torpedoes(3 in tanker, 1 in Nelson) and dived to 140m. Got confirmation for 2 impacts and 1 ship sinking,(found out later it was tanker).I assumed that i missed Nelson. After almost 2 hours of playing "seek and hide" with what i believed was 2 escorts, we surfaced 9 km away, undamaged.On my shock ,behind me was Nelson, 8 km away and not moving. It looks like she was one of my chasers, but got ripped her belly open by one of my torpedoes earlier and after flooded came to full spot, sinking slowly. It took her awhile to sink after that. Needless to say , now i am hooked to this game.

08-14-07, 04:44 AM	#14
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Congratulations, Kaleun MLP! Very pleased to hear when the webbie info works for others. Now, we expect great things from you . Have a cigar and the drinks are on me. I have 90K on this patrol and will be heading for Lorient in a couple of days. Viel gluck und gute jagd! __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

08-14-07, 09:46 AM	#15
mlp071 Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 27 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Danke, herr Brag, 70k here ,followed convoy till i runout of torpedoes.Now i am heading to Cadiz to resuply(it's still feb 1940) since i am low on fuel and everything.Our doctor was bored with no work to do and he drink all of our schnapps ,so that's missing to Aaah, happy times .... Last edited by mlp071; 08-14-07 at 09:57 AM.