Submarine operations extended beyond sinking ships to reconnaissance, landing-area surveys, and clandestine attacks. T-class boats from Alexandria examined possible landing areas around Rhodes for plans involving Layforce commandos and the Special Boat Service. A two-man railway raid could force the enemy to guard similar coastal targets with far more personnel. Such patrols gathered intelligence and diverted troops while creating uncertainty far beyond their immediate damage.
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Submarines as intelligence and force-diversion tools
Mediterranean submarines disrupted enemy movement while also scouting, inserting raiders, and compelling coastal security measures.