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- Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:36 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: A correct attribution for the "Flash Effect" photo?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1044
Re: A correct attribution for the "Flash Effect" photo?
My experience has been that the attribution and pedigree of various photographs and film clips, in the absence of clearly identifiable visual clues in the image itself, tends to be somewhat problematical. This is true throughout World War II. Unfortunately, only a proportion of the photos presented...
- Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:17 pm
- Forum: The Age of Sail (1571-1860)
- Topic: The USN vs. the Royal Navy
- Replies: 24
- Views: 870
Re: The USN vs. the Royal Navy
A belated thanks for all of your interesting replies gentlemen. Wadinga: I am aware that the RN was embroiled with Nappy and could have crushed the USN had it diverted all its resources to that purpose. My focus was on those encounters that did actually happen however, as to which the USN had a much...
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 5:30 am
- Forum: The Ironclad & Pre-dreadnought Era (1860-1905)
- Topic: 1871 "Preussen" Armored ship [1st Panzerschiffe]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5305
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 4:53 am
- Forum: Naval Technology
- Topic: Brittle Fracture and torpedo resistance
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6853
Re: Brittle Fracture and torpedo resistance
Double post.
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 4:53 am
- Forum: Naval Technology
- Topic: Brittle Fracture and torpedo resistance
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6853
Re: Brittle Fracture and torpedo resistance
I think Bill Jurens pointed out, with respect to a question about the "Maine" investigation, that the first explosive impetus on plating does not necessarily determine where it is going to wind up: i.e., just because plating was dished in doesn't mean the explosion came from outside.
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 4:28 am
- Forum: Naval History in General
- Topic: The Greatest Naval Battle in History
- Replies: 248
- Views: 159861
Re: The Greatest Naval Battle in History
Personally would not consider Midway be a naval battle--at least for "greatest naval battle" purposes.
That was an air battle.
That was an air battle.
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 4:19 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Admiralty War Diary, 22-28 May 1941
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3138
Re: Admiralty War Diary, 22-28 May 1941
Thanks for posting this Jose.
You guys are definitely right about the technology--it's evolving, but is still a long way from being able to beat you at chess.......
You guys are definitely right about the technology--it's evolving, but is still a long way from being able to beat you at chess.......
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 4:14 am
- Forum: The Age of Sail (1571-1860)
- Topic: The USN vs. the Royal Navy
- Replies: 24
- Views: 870
The USN vs. the Royal Navy
I am NOT trying to start a flame war here gents. In combat vs. each other, both sides gained plenty of laurels. Both sides were the best (ship v. ship) that the other ever faced. Why did the USN do so much better vs. the RN than anyone else? You would think that the French (with their money, history...
- Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:12 am
- Forum: Naval Technology
- Topic: Yamotoand Mushashi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6289
Re: Yamato and Musashi
With the Deutschland class the difference was calculated to about 15%, unless my sources are wrong. This is more plausible than 2%, considering that riveting requires overlap joints and much more framing. You have to a make a distinction from hull weight (IE the part of the ship that can be welded)...
- Sat Jun 01, 2019 2:02 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Old men's memories
- Replies: 6
- Views: 612
Re: Old men's memories
I was witness to a shot-gun style murder many years ago, and attempted to assist the victim. Many memories. Many police photographs. Years later, met a woman who's brother was one of the police officers involved, and who -- probably somewhat unethically -- arranged to show me some of the photos of ...
- Sat Jun 01, 2019 1:58 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Old men's memories
- Replies: 6
- Views: 612
Re: Old men's memories
I was witness to a shot-gun style murder many years ago, and attempted to assist the victim. Many memories. Many police photographs. Years later, met a woman who's brother was one of the police officers involved, and who -- probably somewhat unethically -- arranged to show me some of the photos of ...
- Thu May 30, 2019 7:06 pm
- Forum: Naval Technology
- Topic: Question For Bill Jurens & All Re Barrel Length
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1038
Question For Bill Jurens & All Re Barrel Length
Hi all: I have to admit that I was ruminating upon tanks when this question popped up in my mind, but I imagine it is at least somewhat translatable to battleships and to the extent that it is not that might be interesting to note. One of the means whereby gunmakers have increased penetrative capaci...
- Thu May 30, 2019 6:55 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Old men's memories
- Replies: 6
- Views: 612
Re: Old men's memories
Memories are very very mallable and unreliable things, even if you have an "excellent memory" and unless you are the Rainman. E.g., I am a strapping virile young lad with an absurd i.q. and a very good memory. A few days ago, a ladyfriend sent me an email that included a picture of her from the wais...
- Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:04 am
- Forum: Naval History in General
- Topic: Who fires first wins ?????
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17512
Re: Who fires first wins ?????
"Twice Blessed, is He Whose Cause is Just.
Thrice Blessed, is He Who Gets his Blow in First!"
Thrice Blessed, is He Who Gets his Blow in First!"
- Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:01 am
- Forum: World War II
- Topic: Italian fascism and Italy's WW2 performance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5910
Re: Italian fascism and Italy's WW2 performance
I don't think Mussolini was all bad by any means. He almost wiped out the Mafia and he did make the trains run on time. He also restored a bit of respect for Italy. However you want to characterize his decision to enter WWII, however, it was a complete gamble (bluff) on a pair of twos facing a bunch...