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Originally Posted by copeab
... blames most of the lack of success of Italian subs to the overcautious nature of their commanders, who apparently were much less willing to risk their boats than U-boat skippers.
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That sort of matches the common problems with Italian naval officers. Those weren't confined to WWII: the
Battle of Lissa is reckoned one of the worst examples of sea command in history. Deciding to move your flag a few minutes before the engagement starts, and not signaling that you are doing this is actually worse for your fleet than just shooting yourself.