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by RNfanDan
Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:52 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War
Replies: 1950
Views: 173964

Re: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War

Hello everybody, The timing is a known parameter well proven by written evidences and maps signed by the Officers that were there, including Capt. Leach himself as you have read above. I don't consider myself a "wolf", but I have seen so much SIGNED, WRITTEN evidence and statements from S...
by RNfanDan
Thu Feb 27, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War
Replies: 1950
Views: 173964

Re: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War

Hi, Antonio; Just in case you may believe I am one who refuses to answer your previous question re: 06:0_(?) vs. 06:13, note that I have little doubt that 06:13 is the wrong timing for PoW's turnaway. I think however, that 06:01:30 is a little TOO precise, even with the evidence, and I still conside...
by RNfanDan
Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War
Replies: 1950
Views: 173964

Re: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War

@Antonio: What is the purpose of your two scenarios? Are you attempting to establish an opinion on whether or not, Leach DECIDED to continue the action? If so, then the TIMING is not germane, and to DELIBERATELY include the 06:13 time point in your scenario #1 is what I like to call "entrapment...
by RNfanDan
Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:45 am
Forum: Naval History (1922-1945)
Topic: USS South Dakota at Guadalcanal
Replies: 90
Views: 15197

Re: USS South Dakota at Guadalcanal

Kind of disproves the idea that the crews need to be well worked up to perform well. I might not go quite that far, Dave... disproval requires proof of at least equal strength and veracity. There is a possible suggestion to that end, but the sheer number of actual firings has little to do with work...
by RNfanDan
Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:58 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War
Replies: 1950
Views: 173964

Re: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War

Purely hindsight, But after Hood's loss and the (for whatever reason) POW's disengagement, a BB added to the shadowing force seems like a splendid idea. One CA shadowing Bismarck while the other shadows PE could very easily quickly end in contact lost (or shadower lost). Tom BB ? CA ? :shock: Oh, y...
by RNfanDan
Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:32 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Denmark Strait : the airplanes !
Replies: 9
Views: 5158

Re: Denmark Strait : the airplanes !

I have lost the general course of this rather intense discussion as of late last year. When all the points, counterpoints, hypotheses and challenges are fed into and "crunched" by the "what really happened" machine, what will we finally have? Will it all be something like a compl...
by RNfanDan
Thu Jan 23, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War
Replies: 1950
Views: 173964

Re: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War

Okay, that does it for me....I'm divorcing my wife and moving to Britain. Someone locate me a flat I can afford, the bus leaves shortly...

:lol:
by RNfanDan
Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: How did you come to be interested in Bismarck?
Replies: 161
Views: 184145

Re: How did you come to be interested in Bismarck?

Cameron didn't find a "Bismark", except possibly a cream-filled pastry by that name in his research ship's pantry.

He did manage to locate the Bismarck, a famous German battleship wreck.

:?
by RNfanDan
Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Books and Reference
Topic: Bismarck - Pride of the German Navy
Replies: 24
Views: 26662

Re: Bismarck - Pride of the German Navy

My apology for having made you explain it needlessly, Antonio. Due to a technical issue, I could not see the entire image field in left-to-right view. Problem now solved, everything makes sense, and yes--Paul did a very good job when he created his enhanced MSP graphic many months ago. This particul...
by RNfanDan
Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:29 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War
Replies: 1950
Views: 173964

Re: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War

I believe I pointed out the scale issue, some weeks ago. Wasn't this addressed in the re-drawn diagram?

Dan
by RNfanDan
Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:59 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War
Replies: 1950
Views: 173964

Re: Denmark Strait and RN Articles of War

Most likely because it was about 65% of the maximum ballistic range (of the 15" too if the elevation could be greater) or approaching the threshold where it changes from not as likely to score hits to much more likely to score hits. Remember the British doctrine at that time was to close range...
by RNfanDan
Wed Jan 01, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: Naval History (1922-1945)
Topic: Force Z
Replies: 68
Views: 10325

Re: Force Z

The matter was more than a mere mistake; MUCH more, in my opinion. I can highly recommend two fine volumes (they should be available through libraries). For historical context and "setting the stage": Bloody Shambles: Volume 1 {Shores/Cull/Izawa} For evidence that it went beyond a mere mis...
by RNfanDan
Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: World Navies Today
Topic: Top ten most powerful navies in the world
Replies: 133
Views: 434855

Re: Top ten most powerful navies in the world

Wow....I didn't realize there ARE ten navies in the world, today! :lol:
by RNfanDan
Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:30 am
Forum: Naval History in General
Topic: Your favourite Battleship
Replies: 18
Views: 24151

Re: Your favourite Battleship

If battleCRUISERS are eligible here, I am compelled to vote for HMS Repulse. A beautiful ship, not the strongest fighter but sleek, speedy and very pleasing to the eye.

If battlecruisers are "out", then I probably lean toward HMS Valiant.