eli5 Why didn’t the US or other countries make a similar submarine to counter Uboats?

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I’m watching a ton of WW2 documentaries and can’t help but think why they didn’t make a counter to the German Uboats other then depth charges and the hedgehog. Surely with the money and resources the US or other countries could of made a sub during that time.

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Prior to guided torpedoes submarines were very limited on how they could engage other submarines. They could fight with the deck gun but that would be a waste of time. It’s much better to handle the anti submarine role to fast destroyers, which can carry more depth charges + other armaments and generally be used in more roles.

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