Talk:Convoy HG 76

Move
I've moved this page to a British English format, as per Tag below. Xyl 54 (talk) 14:37, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

I’ve moved this now to the format suggested at the MilHist discussion on naming convoys. Xyl 54 (talk) 11:04, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

Recent edits
Managed to re-introduce some of the blanked material with a new source. Keith-264 (talk) 12:07, 20 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Any chance you can work your magic on the tables and make them symmetrical? Regards Keith-264 (talk) 12:09, 20 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Delighted you're having another look as I've got a copy of Rohwer & Hummelchen (1992) to use. Regards Keith-264 (talk) 20:32, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I'm not sure if I am! I can't get the table right; adding the no2 template for colour seems to centre everything in that line, but I can't see an easy way to do the rest. It might be easier to take the colour out. And I'm having trouble with the Seerauber section, too (see below). Regards, Xyl 54 (talk) 20:59, 11 April 2020 (UTC)

Dubious
The Seerauber section currently states that when a pack gathered, command was passed to the senior man present who organized the shadowing and the surface attacks. It's referenced to Roskill (who does say that, surprisingly) but as far as I know that isn't correct; the method was attempted a couple of times by the U-boat Arm and they couldn't make it work, so Donitz ended up micro-managing the whole process from shore. I've also taken out the reference to "Keroman submarine base", as it wasn't called that until the 60's (those pages will need fixing, too) In fact, the pack tactic is explained in detail on the Wolfpack (naval tactic) page, so I'm inclined to merge the whole paragraph to there and rely on the link. Thoughts? Xyl 54 (talk) 20:58, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Roskill is somewhat dated so if he's been superseded I'd follow later RS; when I re-edited this my sources were a patchwork. Now you mention it, it does seem a little impractical to exercise tactical command from a 1940s U-boat. I'll keep out your way now I've homogenised the references. regards Keith-264 (talk) 21:05, 11 April 2020 (UTC)

Background
Just noticed that this section hasn't been cited, any chance you could oblige? Regards Keith-264 (talk) 06:41, 27 June 2024 (UTC)