The Drydock - Episode 160

Описание: 00:00:00 - Intro


00:00:34 - How important was Harland and Wolff to the RN in WWII?

00:05:41 - Whats the difference between naval and merchant spec construction?

00:12:21 - Why did US Navy go from 5 twins on New Yorks to two twins and two triples on Nevadas?

00:15:37 - What would it have taken for the US navy to pick up and continuously develop submarines after the CSS Hunley's successful attack?

00:19:34 - Why did the River class use triple expansion engines if they were built in 1941? Weren't those outdated by WW1?

00:21:38 - Why did German U-boats bother with sinking sailing ships (other than for gunnery practice)?

00:24:31 - What caused the bulkheads of a surfaced U-boat to collapse?

00:26:48 - Did the Kiel mutiny happen because the Imperial sailors actually knew they were going to be sent on a pointless death ride to redeem themselves/get the central powers a better bargaining position at the peace treaty talks?

00:29:31 - What might a battlecruiser variant of the Queen Elizabeth class looked like?

00:34:47 - Considering the problems the U.S. Navy had with torpedoes during WW2, why wasn't wire guidance utilized?

00:39:06 - Hipper class with 8 * 11" guns?

00:43:37 - What would you consider the most critical naval engagement of the hundred years war, and why?

00:47:56 - Did uboats make any specific effort to target escorts first during either world war?

00:50:34 - Have submarines ever deliberately rammed surface ships in combat? If so, what was the situation and how did it work out for both vessels?

00:53:28 - HTP powered U-Boats

00:58:36 - Did the loss of Mikuma and the damage to Mogami affect the Guadalcanal campaign?

01:01:12 - Impact of the Malta class carriers entering service?



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