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In his preface to “ Squadron Tactics under Steam , ” published early in 1864 , the author remarked : “ The Naval Warfare ' of Sir Howard Douglas , and the Tactique Navale ' of the French , are , at present , the only works on steam ...
In his preface to “ Squadron Tactics under Steam , ” published early in 1864 , the author remarked : “ The Naval Warfare ' of Sir Howard Douglas , and the Tactique Navale ' of the French , are , at present , the only works on steam ...
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... careful not to form it into order of battle until the time had come to engage , so that the enemy might be kept , up to the last moment , in ignorance of his designs . The naval officer will , therefore , do well in FLEET TACTICS .
... careful not to form it into order of battle until the time had come to engage , so that the enemy might be kept , up to the last moment , in ignorance of his designs . The naval officer will , therefore , do well in FLEET TACTICS .
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5 00 " In this useful work to Navy officers , the anthor demonstrates - hy the aid { protuse diagrams and explanatory text - 3 new principle for mancuvring naval vessels in action . The author contends that the winds , waves , and ...
5 00 " In this useful work to Navy officers , the anthor demonstrates - hy the aid { protuse diagrams and explanatory text - 3 new principle for mancuvring naval vessels in action . The author contends that the winds , waves , and ...
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Prepared for the use of the U. S. Naval Academy . By Prof. J. H. C. Coffin . Fourth edition , enlarged . i vol . , 12mo . Cloth ..... 3 50 By James B. Eads . With SYSTEM OF NAVAL DEFENCES . illustrations . 4to .
Prepared for the use of the U. S. Naval Academy . By Prof. J. H. C. Coffin . Fourth edition , enlarged . i vol . , 12mo . Cloth ..... 3 50 By James B. Eads . With SYSTEM OF NAVAL DEFENCES . illustrations . 4to .
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2 oo MANUAL OF NAVAL TACTICS ; Together with a Brief Critical Analysis of the principal Modern Naval Battles . By James H. WARD , Commander U. S. N. With an Appendix , being an extract from Sir Howard Douglas's “ Naval Warfare with ...
2 oo MANUAL OF NAVAL TACTICS ; Together with a Brief Critical Analysis of the principal Modern Naval Battles . By James H. WARD , Commander U. S. N. With an Appendix , being an extract from Sir Howard Douglas's “ Naval Warfare with ...
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1st Method 2d Method according Angle of Obliquity centre and rear centre division centre vessel close order Cloth column of fours column of vessels comes commander-in-chief makes signal commander-in-chief signals compass signal course distinguishing pennant divisions keep double column double echelon echelon of vessels evident finds Flag-ships of centre fleet form column form double formed into column Forward front full speed gained half Head of division heading N hoists the position knots leader leading vessels left centre line of bearing manĉuvre manner manoeuvre move natural order Naval nine officers open order order of battle original direction points E. N. E. points N points N. E. port position pennant principles rear divisions signal repeated respectively resumes right angles right of divisions right or left shown slow to steerage-way soon squadrons starboard steam steer steer N.E. Suppose TABLE triple column turning twelve van division vessels abreast wake
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| Title | Fleet Tactics Under Steam |
| Author | Foxhall Alexander Parker |
| Publisher | D. Van Nostrand, 1870 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 20 Aug 2009 |
| Length | 250 pages |
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