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I noticed the British have access to building torpedo boats, why don't the Germans & I am sure the Italians used
them too. [&:]

Ice you are correct...cant speak for the italians but i do know Germans used what they called E-Boats quite extensivley enough so to justify them in the game

Add them if you want them. This game has the best editor I have used. I gave most big navy nations a few.

Good question and I'm honestly not sure why I set their build limits to zero now, I think it's likely an oversight on my part.

The question then becomes, what would appropriate build limits be for Germany and Italy? Should they be allowed any, and if so how many?

I am hesitant to have too many of these in game, but I am happy to listen to suggestions.

My father was in an MTB off Portland Bill when the E Boat sank the US troop carrier at Slapton Sands. Certainly seems fair to give the Germans some coastal forces too.

Hi Bill,

Wikipedia say under E Boats:
During World War II, E-boats sank 101 merchant ships totalling 214,728 tons.[10] In addition, they sank 12 destroyers, 11 minesweepers, eight landing ships, six MTBs, a torpedo boat, a minelayer, one submarine and a number of small merchant craft. They also damaged two cruisers, five destroyers, three landing ships, a repair ship, a naval tug and numerous merchant vessels. Sea mines laid by the E-boats were responsible for the loss of 37 merchant ships totalling 148,535 tons, a destroyer, two minesweepers and four landing ships.[10]

In recognition of their service, the members of E-boat crews were awarded 23 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and 112 German Cross in Gold.[10]
Operations in the Black Sea.
34 boats were surrendered to the Brits.

They were a lot tougher than I though & the Italians hold the record for sink a light Cruiser, Manchester.