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Between modern steel warships; only the Battle of Tsushima in May of 1905 was a decisive "battleship" FLEET action. For "cruisers", the Battle of the Java Sea in February of 1942 was a decisive FLEET action. Although the Coral Sea was history's first clash of carrier fleets; it was at Midway that carriers fought the first "decisive" Carrier FLEET action. "New Era...?" The new era in naval warfare was airplanes fighting naval battles instead of the big guns of the battleships and cruisers.
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Why was the battle of Hampton roads significant?
This battle, fought March 9, 1862, was the first time ironclad ships fought each other and started a new era of naval warfare.
What was something out of the ordinary about the Battle of Midway?
# A superior naval force was defeated by a lessor force # Battleships were not the main ships - Aircraft carriers were # Both "on-site" leaders (Nagumo for Japan & Spruance/Fletcher for the US) were not avaiators, yet the battle was fought by naval aircraft # The result of the battle stopped Japan's undefeated expansion in the pacific, which was "out of the ordinary" for the era. # That the carrier Yorktown was fitted with an estimated six-months worth or repairs at Pearl Harbor (sustained at the Battle of the Coral Sea in May) in just two days and returned to sea as operational in order to be in the theater of operation for Midway
What do birds represent in Victorian era poetry?
birds represent freedom and nature
Is the USS Midway larger than the Titanic?
There were three ships that had "Midway" as her name. Assuming you mean the aircraft carrier USS Midway (commissioned in 1945, a floating museum today), it is longer and wider, thanks to its flight deck (both World War II-era and after it was modernized).
How did the wars of the Napoleonic Era transform warfare?
As Napoleon began his conquests in Europe, he transformed warfare as it was known at the time. Napoleon's tactical system of maneuvering in column but forming in line to fight changed the situation in which an army could march away while its enemy slowly deployed, thereby frustrating an aggressive commander desire for battle.
When and where did the 100 slain battle occur?
The Battle of the Hundred Slain, also known as the Battle of the Hundred Slain Warriors, took place in 1150 AD at a location near the town of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. This battle was a significant conflict between the Mexica and the Tepanecs, highlighting the struggles for power in the region. The name reflects the high casualties suffered by both sides, showcasing the brutal nature of warfare during that era.
Why was the confrontation between the Merrimack and Virginia so important?
It was the first recorded naval battle between ironclad (ships with iron hulls) ships. Until that battle, all others had been between wooden sailing vessels, or the occasional ironclad against wooden sailing vessel. It signified a new era in naval warfare.
When was chlorine first used in World War 1?
Chlorine was first used as a chemical weapon in World War I by the German army on April 22, 1915, during the Second Battle of Ypres. This marked the first large-scale use of chemical warfare in the conflict, leading to devastating effects on soldiers and prompting a shift in warfare tactics. The introduction of chlorine gas signaled the beginning of a brutal era of chemical warfare that would continue throughout the war.
Will mw3 have the Chicago typewriter?
I don't think so. Modern Warfare 3 isn't in the era it was used.
Did Moses represent jesus death?
No he did not , Jesus died in the New testament time . Moses was in the Egyptian era and Jesus was in the Roman era.
What two iron clad ships to fought to a draw in 1862?
The two ironclad ships that fought to a draw in 1862 were the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (formerly known as the Merrimack). Their famous battle occurred on March 9, 1862, at Hampton Roads, Virginia, marking a significant moment in naval warfare as it was the first clash between ironclad warships. The encounter ended without a decisive victory, but it demonstrated the obsolescence of wooden ships in naval combat. This battle also heralded the beginning of a new era in naval engineering and warfare.
What time and era did the story happened about The Battle of the Labyrinth?
20th century
