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Glossary Item: Acoustic torpedo
Name Acoustic torpedo
Description A torpedo that aims itself by listening for characteristic sounds of its target or by searching for it using sonar. Germany began widespread use this weapon from Sept 1943 to attack escort vessels and merchant ships.
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Name The Battle of the Atlantic, The Official Account of the Fight Against The U-Boats, 1939 - 1945
Category Action at Sea
Issued By Central Office Of Information
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Published Oct/1946
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