• Hey guys this is my first post and this is probably a dumb question but one that may have turned the tide of my last game.

    My buddy was playing as japan and I as the allies, he had four or five unprotected transports in SZ 6 (or whatever one surrounds Japan) i moved one submarine to destroy them during my turn. He proposed to use his kamikazes against my submarine as a defensive maneuver. I opposed this because i didnt think air units could hit submarines, and in the fluff a kamikaze would never be able to hit a submerged submarine…  but i scoured the rules and couldnt find anything that said kamikazes couldnt hit a lone submarine(s).

    I would like just a little clarification on why this is so, as it seems so illogical.

    I appreciate the input. Cheers!


  • Kamikaze attacks cannot target a Sub.
    I think the main reason for this, is that the Japanese did not do it.
    The Japanese code of honour required attacks to be made on (large)warships.
    The game reflects this.
    It would, I suppose, also go counter to the game’s rule that a Destroyer is required to hit a Sub too.
    I hope you and you friend are happy with this answer

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