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To: Snickering Hound

You could’ve also pointed out that the Bismarck was rippled by a single torpedo hitting the rudder, but of course any warship that loses its ability to turn is going to be in serious trouble.


36 posted on 03/09/2018 1:37:54 PM PST by SoCal Pubbie
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To: SoCal Pubbie
You could’ve also pointed out that the Bismarck was rippled by a single torpedo hitting the rudder, but of course any warship that loses its ability to turn is going to be in serious trouble.

Akagi, a battlecruiser hull, had it's steering crippled by a 1000lb bomb that didn't even hit the ship, it was a very near miss to the stern at Midway.

39 posted on 03/09/2018 1:47:31 PM PST by Snickering Hound
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