Follow orders from BdU?

TheDudTorpedo · 02-19-09, 04:54 AM

Hi all,

I was on patrol off Freetown, and on 9/11/41 BdU instructed me that "restrictions on American shipping are removed". Germany officially declared war on America on 12/11/41, so I was wondering if I sank an American ship between this period whether it would be treated as a 'neutral'? I suspect not, but fortunately or perhaps unfortunately, never came across a juicy American target during this period to test the outcome.

Has anyone found themselves in this position, and if so, what was the outcome? Enemy or neutral tonnage?

Regards,
Dud

02-19-09, 04:54 AM	#1
TheDudTorpedo Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 128 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Follow orders from BdU? Hi all, I was on patrol off Freetown, and on 9/11/41 BdU instructed me that "restrictions on American shipping are removed". Germany officially declared war on America on 12/11/41, so I was wondering if I sank an American ship between this period whether it would be treated as a 'neutral'? I suspect not, but fortunately or perhaps unfortunately, never came across a juicy American target during this period to test the outcome. Has anyone found themselves in this position, and if so, what was the outcome? Enemy or neutral tonnage? Regards, Dud