Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Topic

HMS Phoebe

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  1. Bring in the Heavies... AA Cruisers in WWII, what was their value?
    52:14Armament shortages changed early Dido completionsNotable Point
  2. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): Where Glory dies at the feet of Professionalism & Gossip!
    58:28Essex's carronades made range the decisive tactical choiceChapter
  3. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): Where Glory dies at the feet of Professionalism & Gossip!
    1:01:23Phoebe paired a long service record with deceptive gun-count labelsNotable Point
  4. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): Where Glory dies at the feet of Professionalism & Gossip!
    1:58:50Porter's boarding attempt failed against Phoebe's speed and rigging fireNotable Point
  5. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): When Hunting for Glory breaks on the Rocks of Solid Professionalism
    1:18:22Essex's carronades create a decisive range problemChapter
  6. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): When Hunting for Glory breaks on the Rocks of Solid Professionalism
    2:26:19Mast loss and anchoring surrender range controlChapter
  7. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): When Hunting for Glory breaks on the Rocks of Solid Professionalism
    2:40:09Long guns dominate the dead calmNotable Point
  8. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): When Hunting for Glory breaks on the Rocks of Solid Professionalism
    2:42:28Damage breaks Essex's command system before surrenderNotable Point
  9. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): When Hunting for Glory breaks on the Rocks of Solid Professionalism
    2:51:37The casualty and damage totals reveal the range mismatchNotable Point
  10. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): When Hunting for Glory breaks on the Rocks of Solid Professionalism
    2:53:03Porter and Hillyar write opposite battle reportsChapter
  11. Battle of Trafalgar (216yrs Ago to the Day)
    3:08:44Phoebe, family tradition, and historical evidenceQ&A