Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Topic

USS Essex

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  1. CSS Arkansas & Isaac N. Brown... A study in tactical excellence & strategic incompetence...
    38:35Poor coordination saves Arkansas at VicksburgChapter
  2. CSS Arkansas & Isaac N. Brown... A study in tactical excellence & strategic incompetence...
    42:49Engine failure ends CSS ArkansasChapter
  3. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): Where Glory dies at the feet of Professionalism & Gossip!
    58:28Essex's carronades made range the decisive tactical choiceChapter
  4. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): Where Glory dies at the feet of Professionalism & Gossip!
    1:00:50British rearmament gave Essex a long-gun batteryNotable Point
  5. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): Where Glory dies at the feet of Professionalism & Gossip!
    1:36:52Local warnings exposed Porter's night boarding planNotable Point
  6. 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
  7. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): Where Glory dies at the feet of Professionalism & Gossip!
    2:07:10Essex's casualty figures show how her gun crews were disabledNotable Point
  8. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): Where Glory dies at the feet of Professionalism & Gossip!
    2:24:30Would Bainbridge have waited at Valparaiso with Constitution and Essex?Q&A
  9. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): When Hunting for Glory breaks on the Rocks of Solid Professionalism
    1:07:13Porter reaches the Pacific with combat experience but little command supportChapter
  10. 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
  11. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): When Hunting for Glory breaks on the Rocks of Solid Professionalism
    2:26:19Mast loss and anchoring surrender range controlChapter
  12. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): When Hunting for Glory breaks on the Rocks of Solid Professionalism
    2:40:09Long guns dominate the dead calmNotable Point
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Battle of Valparaíso(1814): When Hunting for Glory breaks on the Rocks of Solid Professionalism
    2:53:03Porter and Hillyar write opposite battle reportsChapter