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Re: deployment of periscope on patrol in WW2

Author: RandyJ (---.mi.dial.hexcom.net)
Date: 06-11-03 07:01

I'm not certain if it was common practice-but Commander O'Kane of USS Tang writes in his book "Clear the Bridge" of exactly this method, particularly in open water areas. It seems that around late 1942-early 1943, as older more conservative commanders were being replaced by their younger, more aggressive understudies, the submarine force as a whole began utilizing ideas which in peacetime training were considered too risky or even foolish. Use of the periscope during this time was, I imagine, a hotly debated issue between some naval personnel.

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