Greece had obtained a submarine from France shortly before the war. Ottoman planners spent considerable attention on the possible underwater threat. Operating the submarine with the fleet could also have tied the Greek formation to its limitations, so possession did not guarantee easy tactical value. Its influence on Ottoman thinking nevertheless shows how an unproven capability can shape an opponent's behavior before it delivers a decisive attack.
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A single Greek submarine shapes Ottoman planning
Ottoman planners devote attention to a recently acquired Greek submarine even though integrating the slow craft with the battle fleet would constrain operations.