I wonder how well poor old Rodney could chase salvos given her sluggish helm! By the time she started to respond the next salvo would have been upon her....
Paul
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- Tue May 22, 2007 7:29 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Rodney chase salvo
- Replies: 15
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- Mon May 21, 2007 4:43 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Summation Battle Phase One
- Replies: 19
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Hi All, Thanks Jose and Patrick for that clarification. I must say it's unfortunate but we all must try to abide by the rules. I'm really glad though that for myself I have got the issue of the photos in question resolved and I thank Antonio for that and his supportive responses. It would be great i...
- Fri May 18, 2007 9:28 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Summation Battle Phase One
- Replies: 19
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Antonio, my friend, you always come through!:clap: That is the clearest explanation of those photos I have seen. In the latter two I was certainly under the misconception that the heavier smoke cloud on the right was Hood's location, with the plume on the left appearing out of place. Clearly then, t...
- Wed May 16, 2007 10:35 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Summation Battle Phase One
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8777
Hi Robert, I’m certainly happy for your post and the opportunity for discussion. I have read your theories with interest (and an open mind!). I have a few points I’d like to raise with you... (This is a long one so please bear with me!) First off, in your description of the battle, you have Hood fir...
- Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:29 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
- Replies: 40
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Wadinga wrote Paul, I think you have your Counties crossed. Wink Norfolk was off Bismarck's port quarter and Suffolk off the starboard. Distance off at the time of Hood's destruction is subject to debate, but since both ships fired their 30,000 yd main armament and fell short I personally think the...
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:52 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14934
- Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:08 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
- Replies: 40
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- Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:50 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
- Replies: 40
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No sweat at all? No Karl, not at all :negative: I'm sure the officers of the Royal Navy had a healthy respect for the capabilities of their Kriegsmarine opponents dating back to WW1! They knew the traditional efficiency of German gunnery and had experienced it many times from Rawalpindi, River Plate...
- Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:26 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14934
- Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:17 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14934
- Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:00 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
- Replies: 40
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Well said Tommy! :clap: Although I will add that the northward turn would not have resulted in interception if Holland had not had the good sense to turn back to the south-west after two hours of steaming without sighting the Germans. So it shows he was continuously assessing the situation and makin...
- Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:46 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: The Knight Cross to a deserter.
- Replies: 7
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- Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:15 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
- Replies: 40
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Hi Karl and all, This topic was covered extensively in the Hood forum and Wadinga has an excellent article on the site. My opinion on Holland is there, but I decided to post it here too... Admiral Holland and his tactics have sometimes been harshly criticized and I will admit I have been guilty of t...
- Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:14 pm
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: The Knight Cross to a deserter.
- Replies: 7
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Hi Gudbrandur, From what I can gather, HX-126 was attacked by U-boats between May 19-22 when it was weakly escorted. Nine ships were sunk, including one by U-93. The convoy seems to have temporarily dispersed then reformed. After May 22, escorting destroyers arrived to bring it home at which point t...
- Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:58 am
- Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
- Topic: A Prinz Eugen Puzzle.
- Replies: 53
- Views: 17788
Wow Karl! I appreciate your kind words! :oops: And please know that the respect is mutual as I too admire your knowledge and passion for your convictions. :clap: As for me, I sit somewhere between you and Antonio with regards to Lutjens. I try to understand his mindset given the pressures and expect...