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[ 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,...

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

Thanks, Bill!

Bravo, Byron!

Seconded! Gary Staff is probably the best English language authority on the KLM. With his passing there is a big void to fill.

Nope! Voted for him & will so again!

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.

Stephan,

Your book arrived yesterday & it's terrific! Especially like the rendered cutaway & interior plan views. Well done!

Stephan,

Thanks for posting! My copy is arriving today. Your pics look outstanding. Keep up the good work!

Bill,

Eagerly awaiting the book. I know it will be great because you are involved!

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...

Bill,
Thank you for your post. As far as I am concerned it says all there needs to be said about this author.

I'm a USNI member and I have read the article and the author's book. I am not impressed by either.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! All the best to everyone!

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!