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... battle may require . They should ordinarily be found , however , near the centre of their commands . Commanders of squadrons are on the right of their squadrons , in line , and in the advance , in column , in a fleet in natural order ...
... battle may require . They should ordinarily be found , however , near the centre of their commands . Commanders of squadrons are on the right of their squadrons , in line , and in the advance , in column , in a fleet in natural order ...
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... order reversed , that is with the left ( or rear ) in front , he leads . In time of war , each division should be accom- panied by a few light - armed vessels of great speed , to be employed as ... order of battle for iron FLEET TACTICS . 9.
... order reversed , that is with the left ( or rear ) in front , he leads . In time of war , each division should be accom- panied by a few light - armed vessels of great speed , to be employed as ... order of battle for iron FLEET TACTICS . 9.
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... order of battle for vessels whose fighting power is in their broadside batteries : # 1 46 FIG . 3 . 1 13 # 11 $ 12 Orders offensive and defensive for vessels of all descriptions : # 1 48 45 48 Vessels are said to be in direct echelon ...
... order of battle for vessels whose fighting power is in their broadside batteries : # 1 46 FIG . 3 . 1 13 # 11 $ 12 Orders offensive and defensive for vessels of all descriptions : # 1 48 45 48 Vessels are said to be in direct echelon ...
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... order of battle . FIG . 128 . 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 240 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92 24 1 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet - in two lines - form order of battle . Divisional commanders signal : Division - from the ...
... order of battle . FIG . 128 . 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 240 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92 24 1 The commander - in - chief signals : From the right of fleet - in two lines - form order of battle . Divisional commanders signal : Division - from the ...
Page 210
... order of battle , the even - numbered vessels would maintain their speed and the others slow to steerage - way . Should the commander - in - chief desire to form from two lines into one again , he has simply to signal , Forward into ...
... order of battle , the even - numbered vessels would maintain their speed and the others slow to steerage - way . Should the commander - in - chief desire to form from two lines into one again , he has simply to signal , Forward into ...
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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.