Submarine Warfare Tactics and Strategies

The video details a submarine's tactical engagement with a destroyer. Initially, the submarine, led by Morton, attempts to target the destroyer using a periscope to estimate its position and speed. Despite firing multiple torpedoes, the initial attacks fail, leaving the submarine vulnerable. Morton decides on a high-risk maneuver known as 'down the throat,' aiming directly at the destroyer's bow. This risky shot succeeds, crippling the destroyer, allowing the submarine to escape safely.

What is the primary tool used by a submarine officer to locate a target?

• Satellite

• Periscope

• Sonar

• Radar

What happens when Morton fires the first three torpedoes?

• They explode prematurely

• They are intercepted

• They miss the target

• They hit the target

What is the consequence of firing visible torpedoes?

• It decreases the enemy's morale

• It reveals the submarine's position

• It increases the chance of hitting the target

• It causes the submarine to surface

Why does Morton decide not to dive into the darkness?

• He wants to maintain a visual on the target

• He is confident in his torpedo strategy

• He wants to announce 'Wahoo's' position

• He is out of fuel

What is the 'down the throat' maneuver?

• A defensive tactic to avoid detection

• A direct attack aimed at the enemy's bow

• A communication method with allied forces

• A retreat strategy to escape danger

What is the risk of firing from more than 1,200 yards?

• The submarine will be detected

• The torpedo will not arm

• The destroyer can evade

• The torpedo will explode prematurely

What tactic does the destroyer use to try and damage the submarine?

• Depth charges

• Ramming

• Torpedo attack

• Surface bombardment

What is the main challenge when firing a torpedo within 700 yards?

• The torpedo will be too slow

• The torpedo will not arm

• The submarine will be detected

• The enemy will counterattack

What is the outcome of the second torpedo fired 'down the throat'?

• It misses the target

• It hits the target

• It is intercepted

• It explodes prematurely

What is Morton's final action after the successful hit?

• He dives deep to avoid collision

• He surfaces the submarine

• He surrenders

• He signals for reinforcements