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... fleet and the commanding officers of divisions , consisting of two or more squadrons each , should have no fixed position ... right of their squadrons , in line , and in the advance , in column , in a fleet in natural order , with the ...
... fleet and the commanding officers of divisions , consisting of two or more squadrons each , should have no fixed position ... right of their squadrons , in line , and in the advance , in column , in a fleet in natural order , with the ...
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... fleet , in double echelon , form a right angle ( Fig . 3 ) ; and this is always to be understood as the bearing upon the signal : Form echelon or double echelon , unless the commander - in - chief signals the bear- ing . By moving a ...
... fleet , in double echelon , form a right angle ( Fig . 3 ) ; and this is always to be understood as the bearing upon the signal : Form echelon or double echelon , unless the commander - in - chief signals the bear- ing . By moving a ...
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... fleet , steaming in order abreast , depend on their formation , as shown by Figs . 19 , 23 , 27 , etc .; the object being , in all formations , to enable the fleet to deploy into line to the front , rear , right , or left , with its ...
... fleet , steaming in order abreast , depend on their formation , as shown by Figs . 19 , 23 , 27 , etc .; the object being , in all formations , to enable the fleet to deploy into line to the front , rear , right , or left , with its ...
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... leads . 41 1 Van squadron . Rear Division . Centre Division . Van Division . Next to van . Right centre . Left centre . Next to rear . 2421 21 Rear squadron . FIGS . 14 AND 15 . Fleet in double - 2 * FLEET TACTICS . 17 FIG. 12. ...
... leads . 41 1 Van squadron . Rear Division . Centre Division . Van Division . Next to van . Right centre . Left centre . Next to rear . 2421 21 Rear squadron . FIGS . 14 AND 15 . Fleet in double - 2 * FLEET TACTICS . 17 FIG. 12. ...
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... right . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to starboard or port , so that the rear . squadron is on the right . 14 . $ 24 15 . 124 # 1 1. The fleet being in line , heading North , 18 FLEET TACTICS .
... right . This order is reversed by each vessel turning sixteen points to starboard or port , so that the rear . squadron is on the right . 14 . $ 24 15 . 124 # 1 1. The fleet being in line , heading North , 18 FLEET TACTICS .
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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.