The Drydock - Episode 379

Описание: 00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:38 - What do you think is the biggest reason for the underestimation of the Regia Marina in most secondary sources?

00:13:19 - Why were the Regia Marina’s inter-war 120 mm, 135 mm and 203 mm guns substantially heavier than similar caliber weapons used in the US and Royal navies?

00:18:31 - Could touch on some of the history of justice, litigation, and sailors rights when accused of misconduct or crimes?

00:24:31 - Where was HMS Leamington named for?

00:28:41 - What was the latest point where Britain could reliably defeat America in a naval war?

00:38:01 - Was Billy Mitchell's bias against AP bombs a product of the technological times?

00:45:24 - The inverted bow seems to be making a come back in warship design for the first time in a century. Could you briefly discuss the benefits and drawbacks it has, and had during the period the channel covers?

00:51:17 - At what point did engineers and other similar skills get formal rank and service recognition?

00:55:05 - Regarding barrel life of guns…how was the number of times a gun was fired known?

00:58:22 - Orders for full astern?

01:00:44 - What future did non-8" guns have before the Washington Treaty?

01:06:33 - What is the most intellectually interesting question you have encountered doing this channel?