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Title: Prepare to ram
Post by: besilarius on July 03, 2015, 10:06:42 PM

HMS Glowworm versus the cruiser Hipper.

Title: Re: Prepare to ram
Post by: Staggerwing on July 03, 2015, 10:10:51 PM

Damn, that is an amazing pic of an amazing event!

Title: Re: Prepare to ram
Post by: besilarius on July 04, 2015, 08:35:20 AM

Really a shame, though. The captain got carried away while chasing two destroyers. Coming through the mist and seeing Hipper, he should have pulled away and called for Renown.
Fight or Flight reactions tend to result in bad results.

Title: Re: Prepare to ram
Post by: Staggerwing on July 04, 2015, 09:45:02 AM

Wasn't there some speculation that Glowworm's rudder was damaged and she could only turn toward the Hipper, not away?

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