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Page 11
... from the -course ; consequently , the wings of a fleet , in double echelon , form a right angle ( Fig . 3 ) ; and this is ... column ( Fig . 5 ) , through the arcs of circles of equal radii , or upon their centres as axes , it will be ...
... from the -course ; consequently , the wings of a fleet , in double echelon , form a right angle ( Fig . 3 ) ; and this is ... column ( Fig . 5 ) , through the arcs of circles of equal radii , or upon their centres as axes , it will be ...
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... formed into three di- visions of two squadrons each , in line , column , and echelon . FIG . 12 . Fleet in line , in natural 16 FLEET TACTICS .
... formed into three di- visions of two squadrons each , in line , column , and echelon . FIG . 12 . Fleet in line , in natural 16 FLEET TACTICS .
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... 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 ... into column either by obliquing or taking the two FLEET TACTICS . 21.
... 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 ... 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 signalling the course to the fleet thus : From the right of fleet , form column of vessels- right vessel N. * NOTE TO 1ST ...
Foxhall Alexander Parker. come into column either by obliquing or taking the two sides of the triangle , he omits signalling the course to the fleet thus : From the right of fleet , form column of vessels- right vessel N. * NOTE TO 1ST ...
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... formed by the course of the obliquing vessels with that of the leader of the column , should be at least two points , since if it be less the fleet will be too long in forming . For instance , twenty - four vessels in line , in close ...
... formed by the course of the obliquing vessels with that of the leader of the column , should be at least two points , since if it be less the fleet will be too long in forming . For instance , twenty - four vessels in line , in close ...
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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.