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admirals were apt to regard gunnery as a specialist's fad , and the tendency of
flag - ships was to gain a reputation for smartness by their paint and the polish of
their brass - work . Gunnery was despised . Flag - ships , as a rule , shot badly ...
admirals were apt to regard gunnery as a specialist's fad , and the tendency of
flag - ships was to gain a reputation for smartness by their paint and the polish of
their brass - work . Gunnery was despised . Flag - ships , as a rule , shot badly ...
Page 395
... which would by so much facilitate the movement of the Vladivostock ships .
Such increase of activity , with consequent Japanese necessary precaution ,
would not only have illustrated further the pros and cons of the “ fleet in being ”
theory .
... which would by so much facilitate the movement of the Vladivostock ships .
Such increase of activity , with consequent Japanese necessary precaution ,
would not only have illustrated further the pros and cons of the “ fleet in being ”
theory .
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One responsibility for the distribution of ships , if we are to know that the Empire's
naval strength is ready to be put forth to the best advantage on the outbreak of
war . As one of the Imperial Naval School , I believe that Australia has taken a
step ...
One responsibility for the distribution of ships , if we are to know that the Empire's
naval strength is ready to be put forth to the best advantage on the outbreak of
war . As one of the Imperial Naval School , I believe that Australia has taken a
step ...
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