trekaddict said:
Thanks, I was a little nervous about branching out into a new area.
So, you think you'd do the wrong thing if in Helmut's place? That's a commendable bit of honesty.
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Thanks, I was a little nervous about branching out into a new area.
So, you think you'd do the wrong thing if in Helmut's place? That's a commendable bit of honesty.
No problem. It's hard to admit something like that to yourself, much less to others.trekaddict said:Thank you.
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Nice U-boat episode, though I am surprised that a submerged sub can keep up with a convoy? Mind you, my only experience in sub warfare is from the pc game Silent Hunter III, but in that game I always had trouble catching up with the convoys while submerged because I would have to go full throttle and then the escorts would always hear me, find me and kill me.
Nice work contacting the BdU and alerting other wolfpacks though. They could just lie in wait along the expected course and pick off targets in a sudden rush attack and then slip away...
Looking forward to more good sub stories. If you are interested, check out this BBC site on sub attacks and escort tactics as they developed throughout the war: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/launch_gms_battle_atlantic.shtml
;-) Jesper
Nice work contacting the BdU and alerting other wolfpacks though. They could just lie in wait along the expected course and pick off targets in a sudden rush attack and then slip away...
Looking forward to more good sub stories. If you are interested, check out this BBC site on sub attacks and escort tactics as they developed throughout the war: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/launch_gms_battle_atlantic.shtml
;-) Jesper
HKslan: They're not doing too bad. I manage to sink large umbers of convoys every time I send my U-boats out on patrol, though the Royal Navy has managed to catch my U-boats out in the open a couple of times and inflict serious losses.
Commander-DK: Thanks. Once BdU had passed on information about a convoys general speed and heading, all U-boat commanders in the area would attempt to plot an intercept course. It was the responsibility of the first commander to intercept the convoy to both report it's location and then shadow it until the minimum number of U-boats that BdU wanted on the scene arrived. After that, the U-boat commanders could do as they pleased. As to keeping up with the convoy, it is possible. A Type IX U-boat can travel just over 18 knots on the surface and just under 8 knots submerged. As convoys generally traveled at a speed of anywhere from 4-12 knots, a Type IX could keep up with them as long as they weren't going too fast. Thanks for putting up that link, I'm no expert on this subject by any means and I can use the help as I intend to keep bringing U-104s exploits to the readers.
Commander-DK: Thanks. Once BdU had passed on information about a convoys general speed and heading, all U-boat commanders in the area would attempt to plot an intercept course. It was the responsibility of the first commander to intercept the convoy to both report it's location and then shadow it until the minimum number of U-boats that BdU wanted on the scene arrived. After that, the U-boat commanders could do as they pleased. As to keeping up with the convoy, it is possible. A Type IX U-boat can travel just over 18 knots on the surface and just under 8 knots submerged. As convoys generally traveled at a speed of anywhere from 4-12 knots, a Type IX could keep up with them as long as they weren't going too fast. Thanks for putting up that link, I'm no expert on this subject by any means and I can use the help as I intend to keep bringing U-104s exploits to the readers.
Hardraade said:
Ah, I see. In Silent Hunter III I have only ever captained the Type IIB and VI, and in those old metal coffins I could never keep up.
Jesper
Commander-DK:Ah, I see. Well, you know, nothing but the best for ol' Decker.
The next update should be on Wednesday. Happy New Year everyone!
The next update should be on Wednesday. Happy New Year everyone!
Happy New Year and hope for a great continuing story of greatest AAR of 2007.
KLorberau
KLorberau
Sometime in the early morning hours yesterday, the Lord decided that it was time to bring my Mother home. While I'm sure that His reasons were good, it was far too soon. I don't know how to explain to someone who didn't know her why each day from here on will be little darker and more empty now that she's gone, so I won't try. I'll just say that, to me, she was the finest woman who ever lived. She loved everyone unconditionally and never acted upon a selfish impulse, always thinking of her family first.
I think what breaks my heart the most is knowing that my niece, Morgan, will grow up not being able to remember the Grandmother who loved her so much, and that the grandchildren that my Mother was always pestering my wife and I to give her will never get to know her or experience her love.
I wanted to say so much more, but the words are coming too hard and the tears too easily. It was a blessing to have had a mother like her and I'm going to miss her more than I can ever put into words.
I think what breaks my heart the most is knowing that my niece, Morgan, will grow up not being able to remember the Grandmother who loved her so much, and that the grandchildren that my Mother was always pestering my wife and I to give her will never get to know her or experience her love.
I wanted to say so much more, but the words are coming too hard and the tears too easily. It was a blessing to have had a mother like her and I'm going to miss her more than I can ever put into words.
We feel with you man and are sorry for you and sorry about your loss. My condolences.
I'ms orry, my dear friend. That a horrible loss that I know two well. Last year my mum died, being 58.
My condolences and my best wishes for you all. I know there is little to say, but count on me for anything.
My condolences and my best wishes for you all. I know there is little to say, but count on me for anything.
Sorry to hear about your mother Hardraade....I lost my father in June of 2007 after a long battle with cancer....I know where you are at and just want to say God heals all pain with time. After 6 months I now can just remember all the good times with Dad and not the pain and suffering he and my family went through.
I will pray for you and your family for peace and comfort in this difficult time.
God Bless you
KLorberau
I will pray for you and your family for peace and comfort in this difficult time.
God Bless you
KLorberau
I would like to thank you all for your kind words. I don't think that I can describe how I'm feeling right now, but I can say that it was nice to log on and see the messages that you all were kind enough to leave. I had only logged on to say that the story will not be continued in the near future, so it was a pleasant surprise.
Right now this AAR is just not something that I feel I should be spending any time on. With all of the things that my family and I still have to do, it just doesn't seem important. In a very irrational way, I feel like all the time I have spent writing this story was wasted time that could have been better spent with family. I know that doesn't make any sense, but it's how I'm feeling right now. Right now I suppose that I'm just not interested in the story anymore. Maybe that will change, maybe it won't. I just wanted to let everyone know that no updates should be expected for awhile.
Right now this AAR is just not something that I feel I should be spending any time on. With all of the things that my family and I still have to do, it just doesn't seem important. In a very irrational way, I feel like all the time I have spent writing this story was wasted time that could have been better spent with family. I know that doesn't make any sense, but it's how I'm feeling right now. Right now I suppose that I'm just not interested in the story anymore. Maybe that will change, maybe it won't. I just wanted to let everyone know that no updates should be expected for awhile.
I understand that such a tragedy makes one think about priorities in life and I fully understand your need and desire to be with your family.
I hope that you will feel like returning to this story at some point but should that not be the case, I want to thank you for a good thing while it lasted.
All the best wishes for you and your family!
Jesper
I hope that you will feel like returning to this story at some point but should that not be the case, I want to thank you for a good thing while it lasted.
All the best wishes for you and your family!
Jesper
Commander-DK said:I understand that such a tragedy makes one think about priorities in life and I fully understand your need and desire to be with your family.
I hope that you will feel like returning to this story at some point but should that not be the case, I want to thank you for a good thing while it lasted.
All the best wishes for you and your family!
This is fully seconded by me.