Late War Tactics

[Umfuld]

So I never make it to later in the war. Usually quit. Sometimes die. But I'd like to start going later if I can. My fear is I'll get wasted before I get a chance to learn anything.


I know the basic tips. Facing a DD head on. Staying shallow to aviod the sweep.* But wondering about how each player handles things. It is a game about decisions. What ones do you make when you say, encounter a heavily escorted convoy?

Where I am now, I don't think I can even get close enough to fire at said convoy before I'm being hunted.


*about staying shallow, does that mean surfaced fully? Or just maybe just a few meters above normal PD, or what?

[Sacs]

Originally Posted by Umfuld

Or just maybe just a few meters above normal PD, or what?

A few meters abouve PD, e.g. snorkel depth at 10 m will get you detected and prosecuted. Even at PD, in rough weather, you risk broaching which is not particularly stealthy.

Just starting to get to grips with the end of '43 myself. Generally I use snorkel to get ahead of the target(s) (with periscope up looking for aircraft!). Then move in at PD at 2 knots to finialise the position.

Shoot and scoot. The moment the eels are on the way, 60-90 degree turn and depth, rig for silent (to get out of the position the escorts will look for you). i.e. Clear Datum! Sneak well away and re-aquire, if you're game.