The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 29Grolier, 1985 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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Page 313
... ships made their escape . This disaster brought a quick reaction from Lord Fisher . The battle cruisers Inflexible and Invincible were sent to the South Atlantic , where they were joined by four other cruisers . In the meantime , the ...
... ships made their escape . This disaster brought a quick reaction from Lord Fisher . The battle cruisers Inflexible and Invincible were sent to the South Atlantic , where they were joined by four other cruisers . In the meantime , the ...
Page 502
... ships also were built , mainly for the transport and support of landing craft , such as the LSD ( landing ship , dock ) and the LSV ( landing ship , vehicle ) , an amphibian carrier . The assault transport or cargo ship carried as many ...
... ships also were built , mainly for the transport and support of landing craft , such as the LSD ( landing ship , dock ) and the LSV ( landing ship , vehicle ) , an amphibian carrier . The assault transport or cargo ship carried as many ...
Page 503
... ships at Pearl Harbor were transferred to Majuro to form Service Squadron 10. This force was a medley of floating equipment , including repair ships , float- ing dry docks , tenders , provision ships , ammuni- tion ships , hospital ships ...
... ships at Pearl Harbor were transferred to Majuro to form Service Squadron 10. This force was a medley of floating equipment , including repair ships , float- ing dry docks , tenders , provision ships , ammuni- tion ships , hospital ships ...
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