The Hunters - September 1939
1/9/1939 Outbreak of hostilites following a punitive German invasion of Poland due to Polish attacks on the border which led to declarations of war against Germany by the United Kingdom and France. BdU intends to carry out a commerce raiding campaign to isolate the United Kingdom, as such u-boat operations will be focused on the Western Approaches of the British Isles, with long range boats patrolling further afield to the Spanish and West African Coasts. Primary targets are individual merchant ships travelling alone. Allied aircrews are few and inexperienced and should not pose a major threat against u-boats. Crews are warned that the new G7e Electric torpedoes are still suffering from a number of teething problems hindering their effectiveness, and these should be used with caution. Significant number of u-boats already at sea on combat patrols. Assigned patrol duty on the Western Approaches of the British Isles. To depart within the next 48 hours. 3/9/1939 Depart port at...
