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When did the US recognize the Type 93 torpedo threat?

Front-line personnel recognized the Japanese torpedo's danger quickly, while higher command and ordnance institutions took longer.

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Question

When did the United States realize the Japanese Type 93 torpedo was exceptionally dangerous?

Short answer

Front-line forces realized it quickly, but ordnance bureaus and higher command took longer to recognize the danger.

Notes

Front-line personnel recognized the Type 93's danger quickly. The Bureau of Ordnance and sections of higher command took longer to reach the same conclusion.