The Simple British Limbo Mortar That Killed a German U‑Boat Three Rounds in Two Seconds
WWII War Records
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The depth charge had a 3% kill rate. The Limbo mortar had 80%. This is the story of the British anti-submarine weapon that solved a problem no one else could — closing the escape window for U-boats that thought going deep meant going safe. From wartime desperation to Cold War dominance, this is how three rounds and two seconds changed naval warfare forever.
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The Simple British Limbo Mortar That Killed a German U‑Boat Three Rounds in Two Seconds
WWII War Records
392 views
The depth charge had a 3% kill rate. The Limbo mortar had 80%. This is the story of the British anti-submarine weapon that solved a problem no one else could — closing the escape window for U-boats that thought going deep meant going safe. From wartime desperation to Cold War dominance, this is how three rounds and two seconds changed naval warfare forever.
#WW2History, #NavalWarfare, #RoyalNavy, #ColdWarHistory, #MilitaryTech, #Submarines, #Uboat, #historydocumentary