The National Review, Volume 118W.H. Allen, 1942 - English literature |
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Page 317
... ships and engaged them , with what result is not known . The Allies then tried to locate the convoy of Japanese troopships , but the high speed of the Japanese ships made this impossible . Admiral Doorman then turned his ships ...
... ships and engaged them , with what result is not known . The Allies then tried to locate the convoy of Japanese troopships , but the high speed of the Japanese ships made this impossible . Admiral Doorman then turned his ships ...
Page 351
... ships - had slightly more success for a time . Reaching the Atlantic undetected , they succeeded in sinking 22 British ships which they caught unprotected . But their raiding career was short . Unable to return to Germany , probably ...
... ships - had slightly more success for a time . Reaching the Atlantic undetected , they succeeded in sinking 22 British ships which they caught unprotected . But their raiding career was short . Unable to return to Germany , probably ...
Page 547
... ship was then in pursuit . A few minutes later , and it was seen that Hawke's fleet now coming up was of 23 ships , including three - deckers . Conflans had 21 . Caught as he was his position , according to the precedents of naval ...
... ship was then in pursuit . A few minutes later , and it was seen that Hawke's fleet now coming up was of 23 ships , including three - deckers . Conflans had 21 . Caught as he was his position , according to the precedents of naval ...
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