Bruce I found missing numbers of Planes - HMS Formidable and Victorious 36 but in 1945 it raised to 54, Glorious 48. ... lack of resources. The fleet air arm...
And one more thing to ask. If these rules will be changed and the Britain will lost chance to strike Italy with CVL task force. Then maybe free harbour attack...
Based on the feedback from the list, especially Tim Francis confirming the history, I propose the following: 1. A maximum of four fast carriers per TF. This...
Bruce Harper
bruce54321@...
Jun 1, 2007 2:38 pm
103020
Actually, as change goes, this one is OK. I can accept this package without complaining too much (I'm sure you'll be happy about that) :- ). I do have one...
... Historically, from 1 July 1940 through 31 August 1945, the US built 27 CVs & CVLs (IIRC, 17 and 10 respectively). Historically, the US considered other...
... When did the German or Italian navy ever face 4 CVLs? The EuroAxis navies *routinely* avoided almost every situation where they might face British carriers...
... where they ... OK, let me rephrase, changes in CAPS...IN THEORY facing 4 CVLs for Germany/Italy in the real war WOULD HAVE BEEN very scary. The Italians...
I try not to let my happiness depend too much on what is posted on the AWAW list... With respect to fast carrier strikes, one could just say that surprise...
Bruce Harper
bruce54321@...
Jun 1, 2007 3:17 pm
103025
... Never. ... they ... The Italian navy routinely avoided almost every situation where they might face **one** British carrier without land based air support....
... confirming the history, I propose the following: <snip> I do not like this proposed changed. It is suggested that British carriers are ahistorically used...
It's disingenous to refer to the "EuroAxis navies", because Germany didn't really have one. The Germans were outnumbered and had to rely on LBA to engage the...
Bruce Harper
bruce54321@...
Jun 1, 2007 3:34 pm
103028
You think the Furious could have sunk the Yamato, so I find it hard to credit your views on this subject. ... From: bbrophy75 To: aworldatwar@yahoogroups.com ...
Bruce Harper
bruce54321@...
Jun 1, 2007 3:44 pm
103029
... I don't think that is what is being said. I think what is beign said is: Historically, the italians avoided the chance of confrontation with British...
I heard from Tim Francis on this subject (for those who don't know, Tim is a naval historian and knows this subject). Based on his feedback: 1. A maximum of...
Bruce Harper
bruce54321@...
Jun 1, 2007 3:53 pm
103031
... I think it is disingenuous to completely discount the concern the Italian (and German) navies had for british CVLs - a concern which cannot be recreated...
... to credit your views on this subject. I think in 1945 the airwing of Furious could have sunk Yamato yes. You have yet to show me why I should believe...
A few British Carriers sunk/damaged by Axis submarines. If you want that historical accuracy, give germany 1/2 tactical subs that do not subtract from there...
Apart from the Don/Bob postings (which are from the same play group and which really represent a single view), what do other people think? Don thinks that the...
Bruce Harper
bruce54321@...
Jun 1, 2007 4:16 pm
103035
We're talking about the effectiveness of 1939-1942 British CVLs. And I have already pointed out that a single NAS can sink a BB5 by getting a successful...
Bruce Harper
bruce54321@...
Jun 1, 2007 4:19 pm
103036
The book is *American & British Aircraft Carrier Development, 1919-1941* by Thomas C. Hone, Norman Friedman & Mark D. Mandeles (Naval Institute Press, 1999). ...
mcrowe@...
Jun 1, 2007 4:22 pm
103037
An interesting package. It certainly gives players a reason to build CVBs, something I have never bothered with. The twist of denying a slow CG a search...
mcrowe@...
Jun 1, 2007 4:30 pm
103038
After all the 'sound and fury', once again Bruce distills the raw List input and his own wisdom into an elegant and fairly simple package that addresses the...
Hi I saw that rules will change and only half of the CVLs will be for bombers and half fighters. I't important at least to me clarify if all CVL's crew be able...
I belive that the only change that I would agree is to limit the CAP to one third rounded up for each Carrier, despite of the total ammount of CVs in any TF. ...
I would not mind bumping 1 nas to the 3-4 FF table. It makes CVLs even more vulnerable to a single nas, as it's primary effect. It does throw a bone to the...
mcrowe@...
Jun 1, 2007 4:59 pm
103042
It might tempt me to build Japanese CVBs Jim Sparks Jr ... From: "mcrowe@..." <mcrowe@...> To: aworldatwar@yahoogroups.com Cc: Bruce Harper...
About U.S. Navy late-war "carrier composition." I agree with Don that current balance between build time and cost is probably right. I don't believe that...
... and which really represent a single view), what do other people think? ... I think the package will have a good chance of accomplishing what you intend....
In Winter 1941, UK sends 2 CVLs to the Indian Ocean. I have always assumed 4 NAS must also go with it, but this is not stated. Must UK also send NAS with the...
... By the time the Yamato participated in Pacific events (i.e. 1942) - and certainly by the time the Yamato was sunk (i.e. 1945) - the airwing of any British...
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