@Krieghund On page 26 there is a rule that I’ve copied below my question. My question is:
Does this rule apply only in the case when Allied units are attacking a German sub(s) by itself/by themselves? In other words, does the presence of German surface warships prevent this special attacker casualty selection?
Or is it that casualties from German subs alone can be assigned in this way? (i.e. hits from defending German subs can be assigned to any ally’s units in the attacked zone but hits from defending surface warships must be assigned to the power that is currently attacking?)
I feel my second interpretation is the more correct one?
Here is the rule…
German Submarines vs. Allied Ships
If one of the Allies attacks a German submarine while other Allied naval units are present in the same sea zone, the combined Allied forces may chose any one of their ships as a casualty if the sub successfully returns fire.
Example
Great Britain’s turn: The British attack a German sub that then submerges. At the end of the British player’s turn, the sub resurfaces among the British ships. United States’ turn: During the Combat Movement sequence, the U.S. moves into the same sea zone as the German sub and attacks it. Following the U.S. attack on the submarine, the sub may do either one of the following:
A. If the sub was hit, it may still take a “parting shot” at the Allied ships present.
(or)
B. If the sub was not hit, it may either submerge again or fire back. Either way, the combined Allied forces must chose one of their ships as a casualty should the sub have a successful hit.
