The Army and Navy of AmericaApplewood Books, 16. 9. 2009. - 700 страница |
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... shot terminated this great man's life . XXIX . A general of ordinary talent occupying a bad position , and surprised by a superior force , seeks his safety in retreat ; but a great captain supplies all deficiencies by his courage , and ...
... shot terminated this great man's life . XXIX . A general of ordinary talent occupying a bad position , and surprised by a superior force , seeks his safety in retreat ; but a great captain supplies all deficiencies by his courage , and ...
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... shot of the spot where he had been attacked ) , and reached it with very little loss . But as soon as the grenadiers saw this refuge secured to them , they broke and fled , leaving their captain and a few brave men , who were resolved ...
... shot of the spot where he had been attacked ) , and reached it with very little loss . But as soon as the grenadiers saw this refuge secured to them , they broke and fled , leaving their captain and a few brave men , who were resolved ...
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... shot . If the vessel attacked is to leeward , it may be advantageous for her to steer with the wind abeam , under a press of sail , to compel the assail- ant to do the same , and perhaps interfere with the use of his guns , or , by ...
... shot . If the vessel attacked is to leeward , it may be advantageous for her to steer with the wind abeam , under a press of sail , to compel the assail- ant to do the same , and perhaps interfere with the use of his guns , or , by ...
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... shot or from the weather . In boarding , too , a large ship must have greatly the superiority over a smaller , both from her greater height , and from the number of hands which she contains . With respect to the number of ships , it is ...
... shot or from the weather . In boarding , too , a large ship must have greatly the superiority over a smaller , both from her greater height , and from the number of hands which she contains . With respect to the number of ships , it is ...
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... shot . In the meantime the carpenter and his mates prepare shot - plugs and mauls , to stop any dangerous shot - holes that may be made in the hull near the surface of the water , and provide the necessary iron - work for refitting the ...
... shot . In the meantime the carpenter and his mates prepare shot - plugs and mauls , to stop any dangerous shot - holes that may be made in the hull near the surface of the water , and provide the necessary iron - work for refitting the ...
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