With WW II over, US wanted hunter-killer subs, Soviets wanted subs that could cut Atlantic supply lines. Both adapted German Type XXI U-boat technology. Capt. Mark McDonagh, USN/ret., on NSDM staff.
Details
Timing:
Thu 3:00 PM - Thu 4:00 PM
Location:
Le Meridien
/ Latitude
/ NSDM HQ
Long Description:
Start of Cold War: US & Soviet navies need to stake claims in their respective national security constructs. Soviets can't compete with West's navies symmetrically, made same decision the Germans had in both world wars: make a submarine force able to cut Atlantic supply lines. US submarine service recognized where Soviets were heading, evolved existing subs to an anti-submarine role. Both used the most technologically sophisticated sub in the world as a design template, the German Type XXI U-boat. Type XXI design requirements sprung from Battle for the North Atlantic, features attractive to Superpowers. Soviet Whisky class & its combat roll. US "GUPPY" adaptation of WW II Fleet boats to hunter-killers. Injections of Type XXI technology. Capt. Mark McDonagh, USN/ret., former submarine officer with 12 years' Naval War College experience, on the National Security Decision Making Game staff.
Organizing Group:
GM Names:
Mark McDonagh, Merle Robinson, Jason Corner, Pat Jewett, Evan Siegling nsdmmail@gmail.com
Event Type:
Game System:
N/A
Rules Edition:
N/A
# Players:
1 - 120 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No
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