In use since 1943 the ‘Squid’ was the most deadly weapon against U-boats. The launcher was firing three standard depth charges in the travel direction of the escort ship, where the exact position of the target is still located by the Asdic device.WW2War Diary for Monday, September 27, 1943:
Sea War
Atlantic: During series of attacks on 6 convoys (September 27 – October 9) by 21 U-boats only 2 ships are sunk for the loss of 6 U-boats.
Mediterranean
Italy: British 8th Army captures Foggia, with vital airfields and marshalling yards.
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