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Would Japanese submarines be useful in the Mediterranean?

Japanese submarines could reinforce the Mediterranean, with British technical upgrades needed to improve their contribution.

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Question

Did Japan have useful coastal submarines to send to the Mediterranean?

Short answer

Yes, although Allied technical upgrades would probably be needed before they could make their fullest contribution.

Notes

Japan could provide submarines for Mediterranean service. British upgrades would be needed to improve their equipment before they made their fullest contribution. Submarine reinforcement would therefore depend on technical cooperation as well as transferring boats to the theatre.