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by paulcadogan
Tue May 22, 2007 7:29 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Rodney chase salvo
Replies: 15
Views: 7476

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....:think:

Paul
by paulcadogan
Mon May 21, 2007 4:43 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Summation Battle Phase One
Replies: 19
Views: 8776

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...
by paulcadogan
Fri May 18, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Summation Battle Phase One
Replies: 19
Views: 8776

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...
by paulcadogan
Wed May 16, 2007 10:35 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Summation Battle Phase One
Replies: 19
Views: 8776

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...
by paulcadogan
Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:29 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
Replies: 40
Views: 14929

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...
by paulcadogan
Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:52 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
Replies: 40
Views: 14929

RF, I don't think the British REALLY knew Bismarck's true size (any more than the Americans knew Yamato & Musashi had 18-inch guns)- but even if they suspected it would not have changed the way the operation was conducted. They knew very well what to expect of her gunnery and speed. I agree with...
by paulcadogan
Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:08 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
Replies: 40
Views: 14929

On that I agree with you Karl... Even though many in the RN knew of Hood's weaknesses in protection, nobody expected her to repeat the calamities of her Jutland predecessors. Neither did the Germans (after all she was the "terror" of their war games!), hence the absolute shock on both side...
by paulcadogan
Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:50 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
Replies: 40
Views: 14929

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...
by paulcadogan
Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:26 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
Replies: 40
Views: 14929

Hi All, Here's a thought... What did the British know about the Bismarck in 1941? Did they know her true size and staying power? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that just as they thought Scharnhorst & Gneisenau were lightly armoured 26,000 ton battlecruisers, they thought Bismarck was a 3...
by paulcadogan
Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:17 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
Replies: 40
Views: 14929

Hi Orville, Although I agree with not putting "blame" on Holland, I don't agree with this part: Quote: "No doubt Holland was grimly resolved to intercept first, and worry about the tactical fine points after he actually sighted the German squadron. And that's what he did. Steer right ...
by paulcadogan
Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:00 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
Replies: 40
Views: 14929

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...
by paulcadogan
Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:46 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: The Knight Cross to a deserter.
Replies: 7
Views: 2961

Ulrich, Thanks so much for those links! Great story too! I can only imagine the excitement on board Modoc with their "front row seat in the stalls", witnessing the majesty of the speeding Bismarck, the fireworks of the Swordfish attack followed by the "royal highness" of the Prin...
by paulcadogan
Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:15 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: Vice Admiral Lancelot´s Holland at DS
Replies: 40
Views: 14929

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...
by paulcadogan
Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:14 pm
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: The Knight Cross to a deserter.
Replies: 7
Views: 2961

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...
by paulcadogan
Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:58 am
Forum: Bismarck General Discussion
Topic: A Prinz Eugen Puzzle.
Replies: 53
Views: 17785

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...