Anti Destroyer Tactics

[Kapitän Cremer]

Hi all

Just wanted to drop a thread about how to fight the destroyer escorts...

When I approch a convoy, I start my attack run from the side firing at the small boats first (Coastal Merchant, Small Merchant) then while reloading i follow the convoy under water and move into the center firing salvo torpedoes at big ships (C2, C3 and tankers) before I dive to 50 meters and one third speed while set on silent running.

I found this the best way to escape from the escort ships since they can't hear me from all the ships cracking up and all the ship propeller noice never minding conducting depth charge attacks on me because of all the ships moving around on the surface.

Nice and easy slipping out on harms way...Some times I even go to periscope depth again to conduct a final attack if I have any eels left :P

What are your tactics against escorts and lone destroyers.....