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... comes into column as in the 1st method . Flag - ships of centre and rear divisions signal : Division E. - right ... come into column as before . 24 3d Method . FIG . 18 . 01 Commander 20 FLEET TACTICS .
... comes into column as in the 1st method . Flag - ships of centre and rear divisions signal : Division E. - right ... come into column as before . 24 3d Method . FIG . 18 . 01 Commander 20 FLEET TACTICS .
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... - in - chief desires to leave it optional with the divisional commanders to * Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions . come into column either by obliquing or taking the two FLEET TACTICS . 21.
... - in - chief desires to leave it optional with the divisional commanders to * Speed signals should always be made by the divisional commanders to their divisions . come into column either by obliquing or taking the two FLEET TACTICS . 21.
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Foxhall Alexander Parker. come into column either by obliquing or taking the two sides of the triangle , he omits ... comes N. , in the wake of the leading or guide vessel . This seems self - evident , and yet an eminent French tac ...
Foxhall Alexander Parker. come into column either by obliquing or taking the two sides of the triangle , he omits ... comes N. , in the wake of the leading or guide vessel . This seems self - evident , and yet an eminent French tac ...
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... come into column in the wake of their leaders . 2d . Method . FIG . 20 . 017 09 01 0 0 0 17 * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass signal N. The commander - in - chief signals ...
... come into column in the wake of their leaders . 2d . Method . FIG . 20 . 017 09 01 0 0 0 17 * Right vessels ' ( 1 , 9 , and 17 ) distinguishing pennant must here be hoisted over compass signal N. The commander - in - chief signals ...
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... come into column in the wake of their leaders . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into columns of vessels from the left of divisions , and from the right and left of squadrons , preserving the original direction , according to ...
... come into column in the wake of their leaders . It is evident that the fleet can be formed into columns of vessels from the left of divisions , and from the right and left of squadrons , preserving the original direction , according to ...
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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.