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... squadron comprising not less than four vessels . Thus , a fleet of twelve vessels would be composed of three ... Division . · Rear ... Centre " ..Van Squadron . .Rear CC 7th in command .... Right Centre Squadron . 8th " FLEET TACTICS ...
... squadron comprising not less than four vessels . Thus , a fleet of twelve vessels would be composed of three ... Division . · Rear ... Centre " ..Van Squadron . .Rear CC 7th in command .... Right Centre Squadron . 8th " FLEET TACTICS ...
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... division has in it an uneven number of squadrons , there will be of course but one centre squadron , commanded by the 7th in command . The 8th in command then taking the next to van squadron . The 9th the next to rear , etc. , etc ...
... division has in it an uneven number of squadrons , there will be of course but one centre squadron , commanded by the 7th in command . The 8th in command then taking the next to van squadron . The 9th the next to rear , etc. , etc ...
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... division should , as a general rule , be about one - fourth of the strength of the whole fleet , and be composed of vessels taken equally from the van , rear , and centre divisions . Then , upon a signal being made to the reserve to ...
... division should , as a general rule , be about one - fourth of the strength of the whole fleet , and be composed of vessels taken equally from the van , rear , and centre divisions . Then , upon a signal being made to the reserve to ...
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... squadron takes the right . Rear Next Squadron . to Rear . Left Centre . Right Centre . Next to Van . Van Squadron . Rear Division . Van Division . Centre Division . FIG . 13 . Fleet in column , in natural order , that is with the van ...
... squadron takes the right . Rear Next Squadron . to Rear . Left Centre . Right Centre . Next to Van . Van Squadron . Rear Division . Van Division . Centre Division . FIG . 13 . Fleet in column , in natural order , that is with the van ...
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... divisions , form column of squadrons - fleet N.E. - right squadrons * N. The flag - ships of divisions signal : Division N.E. - right squadron N. * The squadrons on the right of divisions keep their course ; the others steer N.E. , and ...
... divisions , form column of squadrons - fleet N.E. - right squadrons * N. The flag - ships of divisions signal : Division N.E. - right squadron N. * The squadrons on the right of divisions keep their course ; the others steer N.E. , and ...
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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.