Post by flakstruk on Jan 26, 2023 8:03:47 GMT
The reason why Swordfish got through to Bismarck was that she was alone with no support. If you roll Swordfish out against Bismarck with no support, you will get hits. And some will get shot down.
The reason why Swordfish got through at Taranto was surprise and time of day. With surprise and time of day Swordfish will get through and you will get hits. Some will get shot down.
You can’t say, “Taranto, Bismarck,” and do a mic drop as if you provided some sort of convincing evidence that these were outstanding at beating Antiair flak/taking punishment/delivering massively overwhelming blows to the enemy. In 1939, 1940, they’re usable. They’re even an important piece of the meta if not your strategy. Not 1941 or 2 or beyond.
The luftwaffe had no capacity to defend the bismark, the italians were helpless to intercept the acoustically detectrd raid at taranto and communication protocols be between prince of wales and the fighter squadron task to provide protection was rudimentary.
I was noodling on this earlier and wondered if a general immunity to fighters or immunity against fighters without a selectes trait. But wasn't happy with it. However what about this combination
Determined Attack (Barracuda/Press the attack allowing torps)
Skilled Search - thematically rep of a dedicated maratime unit. Cost neutral
Maritime Specialist - This unit has concealment against anti-air attacks if the fighter is based on your opponent landbase.