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Two meet the classification of "Boat". the Motor Torpedo Boat and the Submarine. The submarine is no longer considered disposable because of the high production costs associated with its nuclear powerplant. The Destroyer is normally considered as the most disposable "ship" of the fleet, particularly after its WWII service in defending the fleet against kamikaze attacks.
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Germany's most effective naval weapon in ww1?
During World War I the Germans used many different types of naval weapons including a large fleet of battleships. The most effective naval weapon that the German army had was the merchant u-ship submarines.
What countries had the most powerful navy in the world in the early 1900s?
1. The greatest naval fleet of the 20th century was the USN. 2. The largest empire and the greatest naval fleet of the 20th century was Japans.
What British naval officer destroyed most of the French fleet at the Battle of the Nile?
Horatio Nelson.
In the royal navy what is the difference between an admiral and admiral of the fleet?
In the Royal Navy, an admiral is a senior naval officer, typically in command of a large formation or fleet, and holds a four-star rank. An Admiral of the Fleet is a higher rank, equivalent to a five-star rank, and is a ceremonial position often held by the most senior officers, usually during wartime or in times of significant naval activity. While admirals can be active in command, an Admiral of the Fleet is rarely appointed and represents the pinnacle of naval rank.
Why did the Americans want the allies to win?
During World War 1, the Lusitania, a civilian boat, was struck by a German U-Boat killing many Americans propelling America on the side of the Allies. The boat was destroyed on May 7th in 1915. During World War 2, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, a major naval base where most of the American Fleet rested causing the Americans to join on the side of the Allies once again.
What is the name for the Spanish fleet?
The name for the Spanish fleet is "Armada." Historically, the most famous reference is to the "Spanish Armada," which was a large fleet sent by Spain in 1588 to invade England. The term can also refer to various naval forces or fleets maintained by Spain throughout its maritime history.
A group of ships called?
A group of ships, be they naval or commercial, is called a 'Fleet' . A smaller group of Naval ships is often called a 'Flotilla'. The word 'Fleet' is also applied to trucking company/bus company/ railway company /airline company owning a fleet of lorries/buses/trains(locomotives)/airplanes.
What 3 pacific battles were the most crucial to allied victory?
The Battle of Midway is by far in my opinion the most important in the Pacific. U.S. victory at Midway led to the destruction of the Japanese naval fleet.
What naval battle established the US as a strong naval fighting force?
Most people believe it was the battle of Guadalcanal where USA enterprise, battleship North Carolina and many other navy ships crushed the Japanese fleet as a counter to pearl harbor.
How did the aircraft carrier change warfare?
The most fundamental change that the aircraft carrier introduced to warfare was extending the range of naval fleet's effective firepower. This was made possible by the airplane. Prior to the inclusion of aircraft in the naval equation, the farthest offensive range was based on the fleet's biggest guns (on the battleships). With aircraft carriers, the range was extended by a factor of more than 10.
The MAIN reason the attack at Pearl Harbor was so damaging is because at the time of the attack?
because it destroyed most of the American naval fleet which was lined up in Pearl Harbor.
Why was the u-boat important?
It was Germany's MOST successful naval vessel. Germany was never strong in aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, nor destroyers.
