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by Algonquin-R17
Sat Nov 23, 2019 3:48 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: A correct attribution for the "Flash Effect" photo?
Replies: 343
Views: 57720

Re: A correct attribution for the "Flash Effect" photo?

Sean, Just a question please, would " an excited amateur on the spur of the moment. " be authorized to have a camera aboard during war time and be able to use it during a battle? I believe that would have been contrary to the censorship policy of Canadian warships at the time but perhaps n...
by Algonquin-R17
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:34 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Jasper, Schmalenbach and 6 salvos...
Replies: 595
Views: 78257

Re: Jasper, Schmalenbach and 6 salvos...

dunmunro wrote: If the reconstruction doesn't match the evidence then the reconstruction is most likely wrong. Confirmation Bias is a really big pitfall when doing research and formulating theories. It is especially problematic when the theory is formed and promulgated before all the facts are assem...
by Algonquin-R17
Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:05 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: PoW readiness for active service
Replies: 309
Views: 27828

Re: PoW readiness for active service

Cag was a true, extremely valuable and selfless contributor to this thread and those who wish to know why he is no longer here should read back through his posts. Yes I agree, having read every word he posted, Cag went to great lengths to present his well researched opinions and queries in a non of...
by Algonquin-R17
Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:21 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: PoW's gunnery VS BSM's gunnery
Replies: 515
Views: 64322

Re: PoW's gunnery VS BSM's gunnery

As a "lurker" I have diligently read all the thread and many others over the years but was totally put off any educated reservations about A&As theory with regard to cowardice, collusion etc. I found it very sad that other clearly well educated and well informed posters were basically...
by Algonquin-R17
Tue Dec 11, 2018 5:01 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Raeder report to Hitler about Bismarck operation
Replies: 14
Views: 6280

Re: Raeder report to Hitler about Bismarck operation

Thank you for the article, it was an enjoyable read. Interesting to see how such reports were presented at the time.

Bob
by Algonquin-R17
Sat Dec 01, 2018 5:57 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Bismarck at DS after the second turn
Replies: 377
Views: 66446

Re: Bismarck at DS after the second turn

Hello Everyone, Ok so I have followed and read all of the threads on this battle from the beginning. I openly admit that on a scale of 1 to 10 rating my knowledge of this event to those dedicated scholars driving this discussion I am about 0.5, less than 1. However that does provide me with a unique...
by Algonquin-R17
Wed Nov 28, 2018 3:20 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Bismarck at DS after the second turn
Replies: 377
Views: 66446

Re: Bismarck at DS after the second turn

Hello everyone, Just a few ongoing thoughts; 1 - the current moderated discussion is so much better than before. 2 - the issue of the degree of turn for the avoidance maneuver of the POW re the Hood, this was not just a squirrel running across the roadway, but the towering catastrophic explosion of ...
by Algonquin-R17
Sat Nov 17, 2018 3:29 am
Forum: Announcements, News and Updates
Topic: New Moderator
Replies: 30
Views: 22170

Re: New Moderator

Yes, I am very happy about this.

Thank you Mr. Rico,

Bob
by Algonquin-R17
Tue Oct 30, 2018 4:40 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Hits on PoW and Bismarck
Replies: 284
Views: 38467

Re: Hits on PoW and Bismarck

Hello Antonio, I do not have the anywhere near the same level of knowledge about this battle as the other forum members have, no doubt about that. I clearly state it. However sometimes that is an advantage to me because I judge the various points and arguments raised by the members as they appear an...
by Algonquin-R17
Tue Oct 30, 2018 3:42 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Kampfgruppe Bismarck im Gefecht
Replies: 1
Views: 2515

Re: Kampfgruppe Bismarck im Gefecht

Thank you Mr. Rico,

Although the google translation to English ,was not very good it was still a most interesting read,

Bob
by Algonquin-R17
Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:28 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Bismarck firing procedures at DS
Replies: 967
Views: 131305

Re: Bismarck firing procedures at DS

Hello everybody, as usual, an " hooligan/denier " with poor competence and knowledge about what he is talking about jumped in trying to defend what cannot be defended by anybody, ... simply because it is absolutely incorrect as it simply shows, ... given what we have today available as ev...
by Algonquin-R17
Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:39 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Bismarck firing procedures at DS
Replies: 967
Views: 131305

Re: Bismarck firing procedures at DS

Hello Alberto, I see that Herr Nilsson has asked the question, And what is the official evidence that Bismarck didn‘t stop firing. . When I look at the chart showing the fire action duration for the three ships the two German ships are recorded at 14 minutes and the POW as 8 minutes and 58 seconds. ...
by Algonquin-R17
Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:00 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: KGV and PoW GAR during Op. Rheinubung
Replies: 278
Views: 53255

Re: KGV and PoW GAR during Op. Rheinubung

Hello everybody, I think that nothing else can be done, ... the guy is in total " delirium " state ... :shock: smiles.jpg Bye Antonio Sean has logically, scientifically and surgically destroyed your Writers Fantasy once again in this thread as he always does and this is what you respond w...
by Algonquin-R17
Thu Aug 16, 2018 5:39 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: The Court Martial for the Denmark Strait
Replies: 2260
Views: 209893

Re: The Court Martial for the Denmark Strait

Sir Frederic Wake-Walker The Third Sea Lord. January 1944, Admiralty. Vice Admiral Sir W Frederic Wake-walker, Kcb, Cbe, Third Sea Lord and Controller. A23581.jpg Wake-Walker when Third Sea Lord - January 1944 Birth name William Frederic Wake-Walker Born 24 March 1888 Died 24 September 1945 (aged 57...
by Algonquin-R17
Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:15 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: The D/F Controversy
Replies: 25
Views: 12737

Re: The D/F Controversy

Thanks for your very succinct explanation of that period of confusion. Here is the real conundrum of the Bismarck Chase and one where the procedural and reactive mistakes were indeed covered up. Captain Lloyd, Tovey's senior navigator, has unfairly been scapegoated for a mistake he could probably no...