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bstanko6 · 02-08-19, 06:00 AM

CONDITIONS FOR ATTACK per U-boat Commanders Handbook

Favorable conditions
In day time, it is most favorable to attack with the sun behind the boat, and into the eyes of an enemy watch. Making torp bubbles hard to spot at last moment. At night you want the moon in front of you so your boat appears as a gray shadow.

Sea state 2 to 3 and wind 3 to 4 are perfect when attacking windward (wind from behind your boat into the target). The causes water to go over your scope from behind, allowing you to see with less water in your lens.

Unfavorable conditions
Sea as smooth as glass. The periscope is very easy to sea in most scenarios.

Heavy swell. As mentioned before, broaching at periscope depth becomes a serious issue. Along with this, undershots and premature detonation becomes more prevalent.

02-08-19, 06:00 AM	#14
bstanko6 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Murwik Naval Academy Posts: 2,122 Downloads: 390 Uploads: 13	CONDITIONS FOR ATTACK per U-boat Commanders Handbook Favorable conditions In day time, it is most favorable to attack with the sun behind the boat, and into the eyes of an enemy watch. Making torp bubbles hard to spot at last moment. At night you want the moon in front of you so your boat appears as a gray shadow. Sea state 2 to 3 and wind 3 to 4 are perfect when attacking windward (wind from behind your boat into the target). The causes water to go over your scope from behind, allowing you to see with less water in your lens. Unfavorable conditions Sea as smooth as glass. The periscope is very easy to sea in most scenarios. Heavy swell. As mentioned before, broaching at periscope depth becomes a serious issue. Along with this, undershots and premature detonation becomes more prevalent. Last edited by bstanko6; 03-07-19 at 02:40 PM.