Destroyers delay the removal of sub casualties, allowing them to fire back in their normal step even if they are hit by a sub. However, both attacking and defending subs always fire in the Opening Fire step, so a defending sub will return fire even if it is hit, regardless of the presence of destroyers. This is because fire within a step is simultaneous. In effect, the presence of a destroyer only affects the ability of surface vessels to return fire when hit by subs.
Air Units attacking Subs
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Hello, I am A noob to Axis and Allies, as well as this forum and have a question.
I am playing the revised addition 2004, and cannot locate in the rule book how air units attack subs.
Can air units attack lone subs or groups of subs in sea zones?
After the initial attack can the sub submerge?
or is the sub allowed to submerge before combat to avoid air attack?
My biggest question is where does the rule book explain this combat scenario?
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Welcome, OUChuck!
Air units can indeed attack subs. Basically, any unit can hit any other unit, unless the rules say they can’t. For example, the rules specifically say that subs can’t hit planes, and that land units can’t hit sea units.
If there are no attacking destroyers, the surviving defending subs can submerge at the end of the first round of combat. They do have to survive that one round of attacks, though.
This is all explained (indirectly) in the rules in the combat section and the destroyer and sub unit profiles. Your question is also directly addressed by the FAQ.
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thanks the FAQ is a big help
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