Hi everyone!
Can anyone explain this order, and why it was mandatory:
Accordingly, when Bismarck and Prinz Eugen attack a convoy, they must do so from opposite sides.
I read it here: http://www.kbismarck.com/general-orders.html
All the best,
Daniel
Regarding general orders for atlantic operations
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Re: Regarding general orders for atlantic operations
Probably with the goal of "boxing in" the convoy, not allowing ships to escape on either side.
It was also probably an attempt to draw off the convoy's escort towards Bismarck, while Prinz Eugen would attack form the other side, thereby firing against the merchants without immediate retaliation from the escort ships.
It was also probably an attempt to draw off the convoy's escort towards Bismarck, while Prinz Eugen would attack form the other side, thereby firing against the merchants without immediate retaliation from the escort ships.
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Re: Regarding general orders for atlantic operations
And, I think, that if the convoy scattered more targets would be accessible by German guns if they were separated.
Re: Regarding general orders for atlantic operations
Thank you, gents!
I can see the point of the order now!
I can see the point of the order now!
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