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Originally Posted by Einzelganger
I'm in April 1942 and my next choices are either Operation Drumbeat or going down to the Mediterranean. I am saving Bergen & the Northern convoys for another career.
So far i've earned 1 Milkcow for resupply which feels a bit tight to start Drumbeat. The Mediterranean feels interesting too, if only for the challenge to pass Gibraltar, but i have a feeling that with the increased air cover down there it will be the likely end of my boat & crew with potentially very slim pickings up until that point.
Anyone been in the same position ? What have you chosen & what were your feelings about it afterwards ?
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My timeline is currently Oct ‘41 in the Med. Hardest part for me was passing through Gibraltar, that place is crawling with patrol boats. I was detected but managed to get through without any damage. Equipped with NAXOS and Mk II Eyeballs and I haven’t seen any aircraft. Otherwise it’s a target rich environment and also the first time I encountered freighters that can shoot back..
Though the Port of Alexandria has shore batteries it isn’t that well guarded IMO, sneaking in at night is maybe too easy, but maybe I’m just getting better
. Regarding Alexandria’s harbor depths you may see a freighter with a 8 meter draft tied up at the dock but there might be a sand bar 5 meters deep in front of it preventing your torpedos from striking the ship. So far torpedo depths of 3 meters or less have had no problems reaching any target.
Malta is another target rich environment guarded by shore batteries but little else.
The friendly Port of Tunis isn’t finished hopefully that will change with new updates.
Selecting the Med’s eastern most patrol sector will take a toll on fuel. But only if you’re careless will you find yourself running on fumes by the time you get back to La Spezia