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Page 21
It is evident that the fleet can be formed into column , from the left , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . When the commander - in - chief desires to leave it optional with the divisional commanders ...
It is evident that the fleet can be formed into column , from the left , preserving the original direction , according to the same principles . When the commander - in - chief desires to leave it optional with the divisional commanders ...
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This seems self - evident , and yet an eminent French tac* This paragraph applies to the succeeding problems also . tician , in forming column in this way , directs 22 FLEET TACTICS .
This seems self - evident , and yet an eminent French tac* This paragraph applies to the succeeding problems also . tician , in forming column in this way , directs 22 FLEET TACTICS .
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The annexed table shows the rate of speed for each _ point of obliquity from the course , supposing the speed of the leader ( or leaders , since it is evident that the same reasoning applies whatever may be the front of the column ...
The annexed table shows the rate of speed for each _ point of obliquity from the course , supposing the speed of the leader ( or leaders , since it is evident that the same reasoning applies whatever may be the front of the column ...
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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 the same principles . 3.
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 the same principles . 3.
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It is evident that the fleet can be formed into double column from the left , and into triple column , column of fours , etc. , etc. , from the right and left , according to the same principles . 4. The fleet being in line , heading N.
It is evident that the fleet can be formed into double column from the left , and into triple column , column of fours , etc. , etc. , from the right and left , according to the same principles . 4. The fleet being in line , heading N.
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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 edition Engineer evident finds Flag-ships of centre fleet form column form double formed into column four front full speed gained half Head of division heading N hoists the position Illustrated knots leader leading vessels left centre line of bearing manner manoeuvre move natural order nine officers open order original direction plates points E. N. E. points N points N. E. port position pennant Practical 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 Suppose TABLE triple column turning twelve 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.
Bibliographic information
| Title | Fleet Tactics Under Steam |
| Author | Foxhall Alexander Parker |
| Publisher | D. Van Nostrand, 1870 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 23 Nov 2005 |
| Length | 250 pages |
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