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How America’s Mark 18 Turned Japanese Convoys Into Easy Prey?

How did America’s Mark 18 electric torpedo turn heavily guarded Japanese convoys into vulnerable targets during World War II? In this video, we explore the dramatic story behind the Mark 18 torpedo — a weapon copied from German technology that changed the balance of naval warfare in the Pacific. At a time when traditional torpedoes left visible wakes that exposed submarines to deadly counterattacks, the Mark 18 introduced something revolutionary: a wakeless, electric-powered strike. From early technical failures and internal resistance within the U.S. Navy to its decisive role in crippling Japan’s merchant fleet, the Mark 18 became a silent force beneath the waves. American submarines used it to disrupt supply lines, isolate the Japanese home islands, and shift the mathematics of war at sea. This documentary dives into: The technology behind electric torpedoes The strategic impact on Japanese convoy defenses The risks submariners faced in Pacific patrols How innovation under pressure reshaped naval combat A story of engineering, strategy, and the unseen battles that determined the outcome of the Pacific War.