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... practical work on this subject is still needed , the author has been encouraged to publish this volume , which is simply an adaptation of military to naval tactics , as put to the practical test during the two years that he commanded ...
... practical work on this subject is still needed , the author has been encouraged to publish this volume , which is simply an adaptation of military to naval tactics , as put to the practical test during the two years that he commanded ...
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... practical appli- cation . By William Humber . 12mo , fully illus- trated , cloth . GRUNER . The Manufacture of Steel . By M. L. Gruner . Translated from the French , by Lenox Smith , with an appendix on the Bessamer process in the ...
... practical appli- cation . By William Humber . 12mo , fully illus- trated , cloth . GRUNER . The Manufacture of Steel . By M. L. Gruner . Translated from the French , by Lenox Smith , with an appendix on the Bessamer process in the ...
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... Practical Engineering , U. S. Engineer Department , No. 9 , containing Reports of numerous Experiments con- ducted in New York City , during the years 1858 to 1861 , inclusive . By Q. A. Gillmore , Bvt . Maj -Gen . , U. S. A. , Major ...
... Practical Engineering , U. S. Engineer Department , No. 9 , containing Reports of numerous Experiments con- ducted in New York City , during the years 1858 to 1861 , inclusive . By Q. A. Gillmore , Bvt . Maj -Gen . , U. S. A. , Major ...
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... Practical Problems are arranged , from the most simple to the more complex , and in their description technicalities are avoided as much as possible . With illustrations for Drawing Plans , Sections , and Elevations of Rail- ways and ...
... Practical Problems are arranged , from the most simple to the more complex , and in their description technicalities are avoided as much as possible . With illustrations for Drawing Plans , Sections , and Elevations of Rail- ways and ...
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... practical information in the appli- cation of galvanic electricity to telegraphy . It should be in the hands of every one interested in telegraphy , or the use of Batteries for other pur- poses , ' MORSE . Examination of the Telegraphic ...
... practical information in the appli- cation of galvanic electricity to telegraphy . It should be in the hands of every one interested in telegraphy , or the use of Batteries for other pur- poses , ' MORSE . Examination of the Telegraphic ...
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00 3 points 1st Method 24 The commander-in-chief 2d Method Angle of Obliquity centre and rear centre division close order cloth column of fours column of vessels commander-in-chief makes signal commander-in-chief signals compass signal continue onward distinguishing pennant Division E Division N.E. division or squadron-from Division-from Divisional commanders signal divisions keep double echelon echelon of squadrons echelon of vessels Flag-ship of van Flag-ships of centre Flag-ships of divisions fleet into column form column form the column Form the fleet formed into column full speed Head of division heading N hoists the position Illustrated knots leader leading vessels line of bearing manœuvre natural order open order order of battle original direction points E. N. E. points N. E. position pennant principles rear divisions signal right of divisions right of fleet right or left right vessel slow to steerage-way starboard steam steer N.E. triple column van division vessels abreast wake
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Page 5 - Captains are to look to their particular line as their rallying point. But, in case signals can neither be seen or perfectly understood, no captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of an enemy.
Page 220 - I will keep myself at a distance from the fire, if, with your accustomed valour, you carry disorder and confusion into the enemy's ranks ; but should victory appear for a moment uncertain, you shall see your Emperor expose himself to the first strokes; for victory must not be doubtful on this occasion, especially when the reputation of the French infantry is at stake, which is so dear an interest to the honour of the whole nation.