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- Mon Jan 14, 2019 1:13 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: If Bismarck had made it to France
- Replies: 101
- Views: 24409
Re: If Bismarck had made it to France
[ 1 ] Bismarck goes right into dry-dock for repairs - she is the most important German warship in port. [ 2 ] British Bomber Command spends a year trying to destroy her through repeated air raids. The open question is whether the RN seeks to blockade these four German ships in Brest harbor - mines,...
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:02 pm
- Forum: Hypothetical Naval Scenarios
- Topic: Battle of Jutland
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3061
Re: Battle of Jutland
If attacking the GF at the time of the battle it might have made the RN cautious. Would have been better to turn wolf packs on convoys - IMO
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:46 pm
- Forum: Announcements, News and Updates
- Topic: New Moderator
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23010
Re: New Moderator
Thanks, Bill!
- Thu Oct 25, 2018 12:17 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: President Trump: mid-term
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13988
Re: President Trump: mid-term
Bravo, Byron!
- Wed Oct 17, 2018 2:01 am
- Forum: Books and Reference
- Topic: Recommended book on SMS Derfflinger?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7860
Re: Recommended book on SMS Derfflinger?
Seconded! Gary Staff is probably the best English language authority on the KLM. With his passing there is a big void to fill.
- Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:58 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: President Trump: mid-term
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13988
Re: President Trump: mid-term
Nope! Voted for him & will so again!
- Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:45 pm
- Forum: Naval History (1922-1945)
- Topic: German supply ships
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1939
Re: German supply ships
When you're reading the other guy's mail & he doesn't know it, I would agree that it would be a problem in planning an operation with any chance of success. Meine zwei Pfennige.
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 12:06 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: New Bismarck Anatomy of the Ship Book
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12444
Re: New Bismarck Anatomy of the Ship Book
Stephan,
Your book arrived yesterday & it's terrific! Especially like the rendered cutaway & interior plan views. Well done!
Your book arrived yesterday & it's terrific! Especially like the rendered cutaway & interior plan views. Well done!
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 12:12 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: New Bismarck Anatomy of the Ship Book
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12444
Re: New Bismarck Anatomy of the Ship Book
Stephan,
Thanks for posting! My copy is arriving today. Your pics look outstanding. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for posting! My copy is arriving today. Your pics look outstanding. Keep up the good work!
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:09 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Battleship Bismarck: A Design and Operational History
- Replies: 59
- Views: 21829
Re: New Book on the Bismarck - December 2018
Bill,
Eagerly awaiting the book. I know it will be great because you are involved!
Eagerly awaiting the book. I know it will be great because you are involved!
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:48 am
- Forum: Military Conflicts Today
- Topic: Got to be kidding
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24412
Re: Got to be kidding
Time to stop using the military as a laboratory for social experiments including this green crap. I don't care if it was done in the past for other issues. Time to train sailors to stand watches so the ship doesn't collide with other vessels & to have the ability to trouble shoot and fix the equ...
- Sun Dec 31, 2017 2:08 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: "Naval History" Magazine, December 2017
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7728
Re: "Naval History" Magazine, December 2017
Bill,
Thank you for your post. As far as I am concerned it says all there needs to be said about this author.
Thank you for your post. As far as I am concerned it says all there needs to be said about this author.
- Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:33 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: "Naval History" Magazine, December 2017
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7728
Re: "Naval History" Magazine, December 2017
I'm a USNI member and I have read the article and the author's book. I am not impressed by either.
- Mon Dec 25, 2017 2:43 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: SEASON'S GREETINGS!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7377
Re: SEASON'S GREETINGS!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! All the best to everyone!
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:25 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
- Replies: 0
- Views: 17472
Happy Thanksgiving
I know that many members may not celebrate it but it's the thought that counts. Giving Thanks for the blessings in our lives. Wishing everyone all the best. Happy Thanksgiving!