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Battle of St. Lucia (868 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

d’Estaing arrived, forcing Admiral Barrington to move his ships into line of battle and forgo his plan of moving the transports into Carénage Bay. Admiral
HMS Prince of Wales (1860) (824 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
Wales was one of six 121-gun screw-propelled first-rate three-decker line-of-battle ships of the Royal Navy. She was launched on 25 January 1860. In 1869
Campaigns of 1801 in the Napoleonic Wars (257 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
attack under Saumarez in the first battle of Algeciras, capturing a line-of-battle ship. In the second battle of Algeciras, four days later, the British
Athenian sacred ships (543 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
swift, were used as scout and messenger ships, but also fought in the line of battle. The Paralus and Salaminia, meanwhile, also performed various tasks
List of Roman army unit types (2,080 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
well-equipped than the older Principes and Triarii. These formed the first line of battle in front of the Principes. Hastatus Prior – A centurion commanding a
Francis Baylies (385 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Baylies and family to la Plata and on the occasion, both the British line-of-battle ship Plantagenet and frigate Druid complemented her flag by playing
Capital ship (1,390 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
1756, these ships were acknowledged to be too weak to stand in the line of battle and were relegated to ancillary duties, although they also served in
FV180 Combat Engineer Tractor (643 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
preparation for bridge construction and towing activities in the front line of battle, such as digging vehicle fighting pits, constructing earthen barriers
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (2,920 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (often referred to as, "The Fusiliers") is an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Queen's Division. Currently
Henri Storck (1,127 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
side and who will be, in ethics as well as in esthetics, in the first line of battle". In 1959, he was a member of the jury at the 1st Moscow International
Turning a blind eye (365 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
forces continued to press home the attack. The frigates supporting the line of battle ships did break off, in one case suffering severe losses in the retreat
Bulwark-class ship of the line (946 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
The Bulwark class were the final class of wooden line-of-battle ships laid down for the Royal Navy. They were laid down after HMS Warrior. In March 1861
List of fireships of the Royal Navy (1,837 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Hellburners Operation Lucid Gardiner & Lavery. The Line of Battle. p. 86. Gardiner & Lavery. The Line of Battle. p. 87. Winfield. British Warships of the Age
Battle of Cynthiana (673 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
had about 1,300 Union prisoners of war camping with him overnight in line of battle. The 171st Ohio Infantry was paroled the next day. This engagement,
HMS Defiance (1861) (553 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
Defiance was the last wooden line-of-battle ship launched for the Royal Navy. She never saw service as a wooden line-of-battle ship. In 1884 she became a
84th Indiana Infantry Regiment (7,508 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
but was not posted in military maneuvers. The command was formed in line of battle by Captain Erwin, on the southwestern side of a hill, one mile to the
Shamash-mudammiq (454 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and 902 BC. He claims to have defeated Šamaš-muddamiq who “set up a line of battle at the foot of Mount Yalman,” possibly southeastern Jebel Hamrin, when
HMS Boyne (1810) (282 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
she took part with HMS Caledonia in a hot action against the French line-of-battle ship Romulus off Toulon; the French 74 managed to escape to Toulon by
Man-of-war (382 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the term has been given thus: man-of-war. "A phrase applied to a line of battle ship, contrary to the usual rule in the English language by which all
HMS Repulse (1868) (645 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
constructed for the Royal Navy. She was laid down as a 90-gun second-rate line-of-battle ship with two decks; having been approved for conversion to a broadside
List of Waterloo Battlefield locations (1,730 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
The Waterloo Battlefield is located in the municipalities of Braine-l'Alleud and Lasne and Waterloo, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Brussels, and
Three-decker (501 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
"ships of the line", i.e. of sufficient strength to participate in the line of battle, and in the rating system of the Royal Navy were generally classed as
Battle of Ushant (1778) (1,696 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
including the Sphinx. Palliser's ten ships at the rear had not formed line of battle but were instead in a loose irregular formation. This was in part due
Battle of Ticinus (4,449 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
continued indecisively until the Numidians swept round both ends of the line of battle. They then attacked the still disorganised javelinmen; the small Roman
CSS Morgan (399 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Bay on August 5, 1864. Situated well to the right of the Confederate line of battle as the enemy proceeded up the channel, she was able to deliver a telling
Raid on Le Havre (681 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
The Raid on Le Havre was a two-day naval bombardment of the French port of Le Havre early in July 1759 by Royal Navy forces under Rear-Admiral George Rodney
Battle of the Nile order of battle (1,438 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Aboukir Bay as the harbour of Alexandria was too narrow, forming a line of battle that was protected by shoals to the north and west. Nelson reached the
9th Coast Artillery (United States) (848 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article
Hill attached all Proper. Motto: PRIMA LIBERTATIS ACIE (In the First Line of Battle for Liberty). Symbolism: The shield is red for the Artillery. The Mayflower
Battle of Helsingborg (1,672 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
prevent this they marched further east, opening up gaps in the Danish line of battle that could not be filled by reserve troops. In the east, near Brohuset
List of ships of the line of the Royal Navy (14,775 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The above list excludes two smaller fourth-rates not designed for the line of battle—the galley-frigates Charles Galley and James Galley of 1676. It also
Carronade (3,636 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cannon were still not very accurate. Consequently, naval tactics in line of battle counted on the effect of rapid broadsides at short range, to which the
Centralia Massacre (Missouri) (1,257 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
fight them on foot. Johnston ordered his men to dismount and form a line of battle. Johnston then reportedly called out a challenge. Anderson's men replied
Battle of the Chesapeake (4,859 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fleet was sighted. He faced the difficult proposition of organizing a line of battle while sailing against an incoming tide, with winds and land features
First Battle of Cape Finisterre (1747) (716 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
shipping. When a large convoy was sighted, Anson made the signal to form line of battle. Rear-Admiral Warren, suspecting the enemy to be manoeuvring to promote
Swedish warship Mars (970 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
enemy. Again, this was a slow transition, ultimately producing the line of battle that became standard from c. 1672. At the time that Mars was built,
List of ships of the line of the United States Navy (750 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat … [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks … Large quantities of provisions, cordage
Company (military unit) (4,673 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
standard procedure, once the company had marched into its position in the line of battle, was for the company to form facing the enemy as two ranks, by platoon
Meniscus (anatomy) (950 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
word was used for curved things in general, such as a necklace or a line of battle. Meniscal cartilage replacement therapy Discoid meniscus Anterior cruciate
First Battle of Charleston Harbor (3,919 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
The First Battle of Charleston Harbor was an engagement near Charleston, South Carolina that took place April 7, 1863, during the American Civil War. The
Crommesteven (187 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Spanish Armada campaign of 1588. Robert Gardiner, Brian Lavery: The Line of Battle: The Sailing Warship 1650-1840, Conway Maritime 2004. ISBN 0-85177-954-9
Fourth-rate (889 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ships of 50 guns and below were considered too weak to stand in the line of battle, although the remaining 60-gun ships were still classed as fit to be
Duncan-class ship of the line (1859) (1,146 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
The Duncan class of 101-gun two-decker steam line-of-battle ships are considered by Professor Andrew Lambert to have been the "final statement of the British
Battle of Prairie D'Ane (2,609 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the Confederates had to advance across an old orchard and doing so in line of battle they made easy targets for the federal infantry. Drake's entire forward
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (2,027 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
seminary gave its name to the now iconic Seminary Ridge, where the line of battle of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia was formed for the later
Battle of Cape Spartel (1,124 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
signalled 'general chase', disregarding division places. The British line of battle was to starboard of the Franco-Spanish. At around 1 pm, and after Cordova's
Battle of Minorca (1756) (993 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
French ships of the line, Byng formed his 12 largest ships into a single line of battle and approached the head of the French line on a parallel course while
United States Navy officer rank insignia (2,023 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
their name from the 18th-century tactic of employing warships in a line of battle to take advantage of cannon on each side of the ship. These vessels
HMS Ocean (344 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
was originally ordered to be built as a Bulwark-class wooden screw line-of battle ship intended to carry 91 guns. However, the order was changed and she
Indiana Territory (9,014 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the outbreak of Tecumseh's War, when the territory was on the front line of battle, Harrison led a military force in the opening hostilities at the Battle
Henri Dupuy de Lôme (1,766 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
there was great opposition to the introduction of steam power into line-of-battle ships. The paddle-wheel was seen to be unsuited to such large fighting
Henry Blackwood (1,696 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
the admiral informed of every movement of the enemy. He was offered a line-of-battle ship, but preferred to remain in Euryalus, believing that he would have
HMS Ocean (344 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
was originally ordered to be built as a Bulwark-class wooden screw line-of battle ship intended to carry 91 guns. However, the order was changed and she
Capture of St. Lucia (1,514 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
control of the Island of St. Lucia. Admiral Barrington had organised his line of battle so that Isis and his three frigates (Venus, Aurora, and Ariadne) were
Invincible-class battlecruiser (7,130 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
among their crews. They were least successful when standing in the main line of battle, where they faced enemy capital ships. An example is the loss of Invincible
HMS St Jean d'Acre (664 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
St Jean d'Acre was the Royal Navy's first 101 gun screw two-decker line-of-battle ship. She served in the Crimean War. The St Jean d'Acre was a Surveyor's
Pyotr Anjou (217 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
distinguished himself in the Battle of Navarino as a lieutenant of the line of battle ship "Gangut". Later on, he held a few commanding posts and also served
USS Pennsylvania (1837) (828 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat … [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks … Large quantities of provisions, cordage
Gibraltar Brigade (522 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Indiana on its right), crossed the Baltimore Pike, left-faced into line of battle, and attacked with bayonets. Among the three, the 14th Indiana arrived
Battle of Beachy Head (1690) (2,963 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Beachy Head near Eastbourne, Torrington advanced towards the French in line of battle. He placed the Dutch white squadron with 21 ships – commanded by Cornelis
Promachos (171 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
used as an adjective as in "promachos line" referring to the first line of battle. The first use of the word is recorded in Homer's Iliad. An obsolete
Hulk (ship type) (1,842 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article
(1694)". Three Decks. Gardiner, Robert; Lavery, Brian, eds. (1992). The Line of Battle: The Sailing Warship 1650–1840. Conway Maritime Press. pp. 106–107.
Batavian Navy (14,143 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
de Winter, as from this time on his line of battle started to unravel, leading to a melee, which the line of battle, as a tactical formation was designed
Phalanx (5,877 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lack supporting echelons behind the main line of battle. This meant that breaking through the line of battle or compromising one of its flanks often ensured
HMS Duke of Kent (797 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Duke of Kent was a proposed 170-gun line of battle ship allegedly designed by future Surveyor of the Navy Joseph Tucker in 1809. Such a vessel, if built
Royal Green Jackets (1,415 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
were used as shock troops and marksmen, they had to get to the front line of battle as fast as was possible; as a result the RGJ marched at 140 paces per
HMS Howe (266 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
broken up in 1854. HMS Howe (1860), launched 1860, was a 121-gun steam line-of-battle ship, renamed Bulwark, and then renamed Impregnable in 1886. HMS Howe (1885)
53rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (4,570 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and came under fire of Confederate artillery and infantry. Forming in line of battle, the division covered the Union withdrawal and at midnight re-crossed
Bali Strait incident (2,355 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the Indiamen resembled. Farquharson ordered his ships to advance in line of battle. Sercey, under orders not to risk his squadron, and fearing that he
Battle of Middle Creek (471 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cavalry, and turned west to attack Marshall. Marshall had put his men in line of battle north and east of the creek near its forks. Garfield attacked shortly
Medaurus (553 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of war and even to you Caesar Marcus, famous everywhere in the first line of battle. Adepto consulatu [lacuna] Tibi respirantem faciem patrii numinis, Hastam
HMS Bristol (1653) (1,609 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
Second Anglo-Dutch War though in the Third she was no longer used as a line-of battle vessel and reverted to a role of cruising against privateers. She was
HMS Hannibal (1786) (1,537 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
of 6 July Saumarez's squadron of six line-of-battle ships attacked French Admiral Linois's three line-of-battle ships and a frigate in Algeciras Bay.
Primor (747 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
have come from Latin primus, or 'first', possibly as 'the first in line of battle'. The still valid 1947 Statute IV regarding the abolition of certain
Order of battle (1,323 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
commander. The term was also applied to the disposition of ships in the line of battle during the age of sail. In the later transformation of its meaning during
Invasion of Trinidad (1797) (1,307 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
in order of battle, within random-shot of the Spanish batteries and line-of-battle ships, to be prepared in case the ships, having all their sails set
List of ship types (1,635 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
full-rigged masts. "Ship" is now used for any large watercraft Ship of the line [of battle] A sailing warship generally of first, second or third rate, i.e.,
Battle of Pondicherry (395 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Dent HMS Sunderland 60 Captain James Colville HMS Weymouth 60 Captain Sir William Baird HMS Queenborough 24 Captain Robert Kirk Not in line of battle
Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1797) (3,573 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
in a line of battle ahead and astern of Victory as most convenient." When this was completed the British fleet had formed a single line of battle, sailing
Stonewall Jackson (10,699 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
with his infantry in a wide berth well south and west of the Federal line of battle, Jackson employed Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry to provide for better
List of bomb vessels of the Royal Navy (2,095 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
The Royal Navy in Polar Exploration. p. 65. Gardiner & Lavery. The Line of Battle. p. 95. Lyon & Winfield. "2". The Sail and Steam Navy List. p. 62. Lyon
Battle of Lake Maracaibo (1,040 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Captain Chico and Bella Vista (north of Maracaibo) and anchored in line of battle. Meanwhile, the Republicans remained at sail until the evening, and
HMS Defiance (1783) (1,380 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
all the line of battle ships, and kept pace with the frigates. " Upon a wind," Rays the Master's report, " spared them" (the line of battle ships) "
Adsidui (342 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
"taxpayers") were the citizens who were liable to military service in the main line of battle, that is, for much of the history of the Roman Republic, as legionaries
Eros (3,885 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
battle. In addition, the Cretans offered sacrifices to Eros in their line of battle. Eros in art Bobbin with Eros; 470–450 BC; red-figure pottery; height:
John C. Curtis (248 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During heavy firing, he "voluntarily sought the line of battle and alone and unaided captured 2 prisoners, driving them before him
Condottiero (2,815 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
near-bloodless battles. However, later in the Renaissance the condottieri line of battle still deployed the grand armoured knight and medieval weapons and tactics
Skirmisher (2,116 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
General John Watts de Peyster, advocated making the skirmish line the new line of battle, which was then a revolutionary idea. During the American Civil War
Battle of Bassano (1,676 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Wurmser awaited the French on the east bank of the Mincio River in line of battle, with his right flank on the San Giorgio suburb and his left on La Favorita
Battle of Moncontour (929 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the time he was able to get underway, the Royalist army had formed a line of battle and were advancing on his flank.  With no choice now but to fight, Coligny
Edward Boscawen (3,283 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the East Indies.: 186  With his flag in Namur, and with five other line of battle ships, a few smaller men of war, and a number of transports Boscawen
George L. Willard (1,037 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Hancock appeared and led Willard's brigade to the left himself. Forming a line of battle just north of Weikert's Woods, the brigade had three regiments in line
Second Sumatran expedition (589 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Quallah Battoo. Once they had arrived, the two U.S. Navy vessels formed a line of battle just in range of five earth and wooden forts that protected the village
Japanese cruiser Kasuga (3,079 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Japan's battleships lost, Tōgō decided to use Kasuga and Nisshin in the line of battle together with his four remaining battleships. The first test of this
Battle of Selma (1,545 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
skirmishing in the morning, Wilson's advance guard ran into Forrest's line of battle at Ebenezer Church, where the Randolph Road intersected the main Selma
Glorious First of June order of battle (1,201 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Langlois Unknown Précieuse Frigate 32 Unknown Naïade Brig-Corvette 16 Unknown Ships ordered by position in the line of battle (Guérin, vol. 6, pp. 503–04)
Regiment (7,513 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Later, it was customary to name the regiment by its precedence in the line of battle, and to recruit from specific places, called cantons. The oldest regiments
USS Merrimack (1855) (884 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat… [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks… Large quantities of provisions, cordage
George Armstrong Custer (14,278 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Stuart's entire force about a half mile away coming toward them, not in line of battle, but "formed in close column of squadrons... A grander spectacle than
Battle of Vosges (58 BC) (2,833 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
and the fight entered the swordplay stage immediately. The Roman open line of battle, in which each man was left room to fight, prevailed. The Germans crowded
121st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (4,392 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
moved to a position near Deep Run, where it bivouacked for the night in line of battle. On the morning of the 13th, moving forward over the broken ground near
Armour (3,889 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
War, it became clear that the ironclad had replaced the unarmoured line-of-battle ship as the most powerful warship afloat. Ironclads were designed for
Bernard Cornwell (2,584 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
excerpts and Cornwell essay Stonehenge (Official publisher web page) "Line of Battle" interviews Bernard Cornwell Audio interview with Bernard Cornwell at
Battle of Valls (711 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Italian division had finally caught up to St. Cyr, who formed the French line of battle and crossed the river under constant bombardment. The Spanish forces
Anglo-Russian War (1807–1812) (2,439 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
Swedes massed a fleet under Admiral Rudolf Cederström, consisting of 11 line-of-battle ships and 5 frigates at Örö and Jungfrusund to oppose them. On 16 August
Daniel Pring (627 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Plattsburgh, Pring anchored the Linnet across the head of the American line of battle and did great damage, but Downie was killed and the Confiance and two
First Battle of Winchester (986 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
line advanced in force driving the Union pickets back to their main line of battle. During the night, the advance of Maj. Gen. Richard S. Ewell's division
Heavy cruiser (4,121 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
could have, as they considered heavy cruisers as key warships in a line of battle with their 8-inch guns and heavy torpedo armament. The IJN placed less
Battle of La Brossinière (1,414 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
skirmishers. The scouts ran them down and forced them to withdraw into the line of battle, where they stood their ground. The English could no longer pursue them
Battle of Dorylaeum (1097) (1,692 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
disarray and allowed the Crusaders to rally. The Crusaders had formed a line of battle with Bohemond, Tancred, Robert Curthose, and Stephen on the left wing
Dartmouth Rugby (1,279 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
facilities in the country — was built into the hillside at the halfway line of Battle Field and Brophy Field, which are separated by a twenty-foot bank. Spectators
Allen and James Thompson (872 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
hazardous reconnaissance through timber and slashings, preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading them through the obstructions. Allen
23rd Ohio Infantry Regiment (7,316 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
1st Brigade down the road leading from Cross Lanes to the ferry in line of battle, cautioning him not to bring on an engagement as while Floyd's general
Reverse salient (1,615 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that depicts the forward protrusion along an object's profile or a line of battle. Hence, reverse salients are the backward projections along similar
French ship Hippopotame (1749) (729 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
the American independentist insurgents. She was part of the French line of battle at the Battle of Grenada on 6 July 1779, and served as a hospital during
Battle of Valcour Island (4,709 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Contemporary watercolor drawing of the American line of battle by Charles Randle. Drawing is titled as follows: New England Armed Vessels in Valcure Bay
Battle of Hartville (1,086 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and the route of the supply train that continued north toward Lebanon. Merrill's troops were able to archive a 650 yard line of battle with no reserve.
HMS Implacable (1805) (2,883 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
Swedes massed a fleet under Swedish Admiral Cederstrom, consisting of 11 line-of-battle ships and 5 frigates at Örö and Jungfrusund to oppose them. On 16 August
HMS Sultan (1775) (3,033 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
anchorage. Fifteen of the twenty-five French ships had already formed line-of-battle when Sultan, leading the charge, with HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Boyne
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (3,049 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat… [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks… Large quantities of provisions, cordage
Henry Keppel (1,859 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
the British.: 244–248  Keppel became commanding officer of the steam line-of-battle ship HMS St Jean d'Acre in May 1853. When the Crimean War broke out
Prince Consort-class ironclad (4,116 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
their half-sister. The Bulwark class of nine 91-gun two-decker steam line-of-battle ships were laid down between March 1859 and October 1860 (a further
HMS Agamemnon (1852) (469 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
1870 General characteristics Type Steam two-decker Agamemnon-class line-of-battle ship Displacement 4,614 tons Tons burthen 3,074 45/94 bm Length 230 ft
Japanese cruiser Nisshin (3,245 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Japan's battleships lost, Tōgō decided to use Nisshin and Kasuga in the line of battle together with his four remaining battleships. The first test of this
Robert Seppings (974 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, 1535-1812 Lavery, Brian (ed.) (1992) The Line of Battle: The Sailing Warship 1650-1840, Conway Maritime Press, London, p. 23
Battle of Brownsville, Arkansas (1,141 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
manpower and eight-to-one in artillery. Geiger brought two regiments into line of battle, and began to advance. Bledsoe's battery opened fire on the Union troopers
Abbie Fleming (530 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
uk, upriseVSI. "Inspirational Cardiff Blues women stars on the front line of battle against Covid-19". upriseVSI. Retrieved 2021-06-10. World, Rugby (2021-04-22)
Thomas Rowlandson (1,978 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Sir Richard Onslow, with a View Drawn on the Spot of the Six Dutch Line of Battle Ships Captured and Brought into Yarmouth" (1797). Rowlandson also painted
Deptford Dockyard (6,776 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Heritage. Rodger. The Command of the Ocean. p. 297. Lavery (ed.). The Line of Battle. p. 124. Lavery, Brian (2017). Wooden Warship Construction. Barnsley
Raid on Port Dover (1,438 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
they marched to the village of Dover, where they drew up in formal line of battle, although there was no opposition. On Campbell's orders they then set
Copper sheathing (2,631 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
OCLC 422331302. Gardiner, Robert; Lavery, Brian, eds. (2004). The Line of Battle: The Sailing Warship 1650–1840. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0851779549
Battle of Rappahannock River (1,052 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
or fight. He decided to offer resistance and anchored his ships in line of battle with portside guns facing the mouth of the Rappahannock where the British
Infantry in the American Civil War (4,884 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
"comrades in battle" or the four men adjacent to each other in the line of battle. Such small units rarely featured in Civil War combat with some exceptions
Battle of Carthage, Missouri (1,774 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a mile. Sigel's men provided an impressive display as they formed a line of battle and moved within 800 yards of the State Guard troops. Opening the action
Multi-Man Publishing (490 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Brigade Series G.C.A.C.W. Grand Tactical Series International Game Series Line of Battle Series (LoB) Napoleonic Brigade Series Operational Combat Series Panzerblitz
HMS Hussar (1784) (450 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
20 leagues (97 km) west by south from Cape Henry. The French made a line of battle to receive the British frigates. An action commenced, with three of
Battle of Vigo Bay (3,726 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
shore defences. But the naval encounter would not be a conventional line-of-battle engagement: Vigo Bay allowed no room for the deployment of a battle
Battle of Chancellorsville (14,184 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
thick that enemy troops could not possibly move through them and form a line of battle. As far as Hooker knew, the only possible route for a Confederate attack
Battle of Sybota (575 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ships. When the Corinthian ships arrived, the Corcyraeans formed their line of battle, with the Athenians on the right and their own ships making up the rest
List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F (399 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
After his command had been forced to fall back, remained alone on the line of battle, caring for his wounded comrades and carrying one of them to a place
Gettysburg (game) (1,447 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
in columns and the delay and difficulty of changing formation into a line of battle. Separate counters represented flanks, which could be turned to join
Third Battle of Murfreesboro (973 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
War, and Col. Edward Anderson. With Thomas' brigade forming the first line of battle and Anderson forming the second, Milroy engaged the Confederates and
Battle of Globe Tavern (1,654 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
brigade from Brigadier General Romeyn B. Ayres's division formed in line of battle and moved north to block any Confederate advance from that direction
Battle of Culloden (7,806 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
artillery up through the ranks. As Cumberland's forces formed into line of battle, it became clear that their right flank was in an exposed position,
Battle of Saintes (475 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
English dismounted, as was common practice at that time, formed up a line of battle and had their horses led to the rear. Guy de Nesle, also ordered most
Battle of Towton (6,490 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
left had less momentum than the rest of its formation, skewing the line of battle such that its western end tilted towards Saxton. The fighting continued
Roger de Beaumont (627 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
perhaps giving advice on military tactics, yet stayed well behind the line of battle at headquarters. Roger married c. 1048, Adeline of Meulan (c. 1014/1020
92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (1,884 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
passing on his horse and called out to be allowed to return to the line of battle, to which he gave his assent. The regiment sailed for home in October
Close air support (7,921 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
aircraft, with pre-briefed assigned targets but required to orbit near the line of battle for 20 minutes, subject to Rover preemption and use against fleeting
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain (3,608 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
XIV Corps)—advanced in column formation rather than the typical broad line of battle against the Confederate divisions of major generals Benjamin F. Cheatham
Battle of the Thames (2,989 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
two miles shortly after daybreak on October 5, then formed them into line of battle with a single 6-pounder cannon. He planned to trap Harrison on the banks
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (30,786 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Secretary John Reid said that he should be allowed to serve on the front line of battle zones. Harry agreed saying, "If they said 'no, you can't go front line'
USS Trippe (1812) (671 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Perry's ships, including Trippe, cleared for action and headed out in the line of battle with flagship Lawrence in the lead. Though they outnumbered the British
French ship Napoléon (1850) (922 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
and prudence were well combined. The good qualities of the sailing line-of-battle ships which had been secured by the genius of Sané and his colleagues
Marathon (mythology) (560 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
oracle, he voluntarily devoted himself to be sacrificed in front of the line of battle. After him the township of Marathon was called. Marathos, son of Apollo
The Bolitho novels (922 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
1789 10 With All Despatch 1988 ISBN 978-0-09-949388-4 1792 11 Form Line of Battle 1969 ISBN 978-0-09-908850-9 1793 12 Enemy in Sight! 1970 ISBN 0-09-905520-1
Spanish Navy (5,827 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Spanish Navy losing eleven ships-of-the-line or over a quarter of its line-of-battle ships. After Spain became allied with the United Kingdom in 1808 in
Spanish Navy (5,827 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Spanish Navy losing eleven ships-of-the-line or over a quarter of its line-of-battle ships. After Spain became allied with the United Kingdom in 1808 in
Siege of Vicksburg (6,236 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ordered McPherson to send Quinby's division to aid McClernand. As our line of battle started and before our yell had died upon the air the confederate fortifications
Jesse Elliott (1,949 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Niagara's sister-ship, USS Lawrence. In the center of the American line of battle, the Niagara was astern of the Caledonia which in turn was astern of
Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) (38,864 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
with heavy-caliber guns and designed to fight other battleships in a line of battle. It was the successor to the ship-of-the-line used during the Age of
Price's Missouri Expedition (4,088 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
stalled as their wagons crossed the swollen ford, and they formed their line of battle on the north side of Mine Creek. Although outnumbered, the Federals
Ariovistus (4,221 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and the fight entered the swordplay stage immediately. The Roman open line of battle, in which each man was left room to fight, prevailed. The Germans crowded
Light infantry (5,639 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(Skirmishers) were light infantry who formed a shallow line ahead of the line of battle during the Revolutionary/Napoleonic Wars and subsequently. The name
CSS Virginia (4,029 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat… [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks… Large quantities of provisions, cordage
18th Arkansas Infantry Regiment (Marmaduke's) (4,643 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
line of battle some 300 or 400 yards to the summit of the hill. Our sharpshooters encountered the enemy's, and immediately after he appeared in line of
Battle of Almonacid (1,630 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
heights of Cerrojones, on the extreme left and the key to the entire line of battle, and the Cerro de la Cruz or Castillo hill, named for the castle ruins
First Polish Army (1944–1945) (1,207 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
offensive of the war in Europe. The Polish Second Army also entered the line of battle at this time, and together the two armies contributed about 10% of the
74th Indiana Infantry Regiment (1,415 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
trail between the Reed's Bridge road and the Brotherton road, forming line of battle in an adjacent pine forest. The 74th Indiana held the right of the line
George B. Boomer (1,257 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
companies had to break the line of battle and move by the flank under the shells of the enemy. On reaching the line of battle, notwithstanding our fatigue
French Revolutionary Wars (8,461 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
attack under Saumarez in the First Battle of Algeciras, capturing a line-of-battle ship. In the Second Battle of Algeciras, four days later, the British
Battle of Blue Licks (1,496 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
men," and crossed the river. Most of the men dismounted and formed a line of battle several rows deep. They advanced up the hill, Todd and McGary in the
Battle of Cape Finisterre (1805) (2,000 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
(Captain Alan Gardner) in the vanguard, bore down on the Franco-Spanish line of battle. In poor visibility, the battle became a confused melee. Malta formed
Battle of Seven Pines (4,459 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Richardson declined to make a risky night attack, but had his troops form a line of battle just in case. By daybreak however, the enemy regiments had withdrawn
Battle of the Scheldt (1574) (1,729 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
weather turning for the worse however, it was too late and thus formed line of battle. Boisot ordered an attack and both fleets lined up for battle in the
Battle of Sailor's Creek (7,422 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Pickett and Bushrod Johnson's divisions build earthworks and form a line of battle at Tabernacle Church Road to protect the forces in retreat from attack
Battle of Sadras (738 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
action around 15:30, some of Suffren's ships had not properly formed the line of battle. Only five of the French ships engaged at first. Of the remaining six
Battle of Pea Ridge (5,317 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
during the war an entire army was visibly deployed in one continuous line of battle from flank to flank. Sigel now massed 21 cannons on the open knoll to
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (16,237 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the sultan's army. During the battle, Wellesley led his men, in a line of battle of two ranks, against the enemy to a gentle ridge and gave the order
Ocean liner (8,684 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
(In older usage, "liner" also referred to ships of the line, that is, line-of-battle ships, but that usage is now rare.) The term "ocean liner" has come
Lipka Tatars (3,821 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in the process. The resulting destruction of the Teutonic Knights' line of battle was a major factor in their subsequent defeat. This incident forms one
November Uprising (3,769 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
effort could succeed. Militarily, Poland might have succeeded if the line of battle had been established in Lithuania, wrote Lewinski-Corwin, and if the
HMS Centaur (1797) (4,454 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
squadron off Rochefort. On 16 July, boats from each of the squadron's line-of-battle ships and Indefatigable and Iris engaged in a cutting out expedition
French ship Vengeur (1765) (566 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
caught fire, causing alarm to the ships around her. She left the French line of battle, which contributed to disorganizing it. She took part in the Battle
Douglas Reeman (442 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
(1973) 09 Passage To Mutiny (1976) 10 With All Despatch (1988) 11 Form Line of Battle! (1969) 12 Enemy in Sight! (1970) 13 Flag Captain (1971) 14 Signal –
Battle of Tupelo (1,279 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
was at once begun. At Old Town Creek Buford came up with the Union in line of battle and was driven back in confusion. McCulloch's Brigade was ordered to
Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans (3,528 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
inverted order, putting the Blue squadron at the vanguard of the French line of battle. During the battle, Orléans' squadron failed to exploit a gap in the
Doubling (378 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
focusing gunfire in formations of sailing warships maneuvering as a line of battle. Double knitting is the process of combining two or more lengths of
Battle of Oak Grove (1,120 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
At 8:30 a.m., June 25, three Union brigades stepped off in orderly line of battle. From right to left, they were commanded by Brig. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles
Battle of Port Royal (4,633 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
they also dropped out. Only Wabash and Susquehanna continued in the line of battle. The two ships made their second and third passes, and then were joined
Battlecruiser (10,267 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
as the Invincibles, an admiral "will be certain to put them in the line of battle where their comparatively light protection will be a disadvantage and
Battle of Appomattox Court House (4,910 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
as they reached the crest, they saw the entire Union XXIV Corps in line of battle with the Union V Corps to their right. Lee's cavalry saw these Union
George Pocock (867 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
1761), but the reinforcement only raised the squadron to seven small line-of-battle ships. War being now in progress between France and England the French
Iron Duke-class battleship (2,599 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Benbow in the line of battle
HMCS Haida (3,846 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and injuring eight, knocking the turret out of action. Staying in the line of battle, the destroyers were engaged by shore batteries when they attempted
Russian ship Vsevolod (1796) (856 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
massed a fleet under Swedish Admiral Rudolf Cederström, consisting of 11 line-of-battle ships and 5 frigates at Örö and Jungfrusund to oppose them. On 16 August
Russian ship Vsevolod (1796) (856 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
massed a fleet under Swedish Admiral Rudolf Cederström, consisting of 11 line-of-battle ships and 5 frigates at Örö and Jungfrusund to oppose them. On 16 August
Red River campaign (4,865 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Brigadier-General Thomas Green's cavalry. When they came upon Banks' line of battle near the town of Pleasant Hill, Taylor had the cavalry retreat a mile
Battle of the Clouds (1,046 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
needed] While this went on, Washington, who was trying to organize the line of battle, had a change of heart about the position and ended up withdrawing the
Battle of Lowestoft (5,458 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
greater disarray and many Dutch ships failed to remain in a coherent line of battle. In theory, their being in a leeward position would have given the Dutch
Battle of the Hydaspes (3,327 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
arrows, while his heavy cavalry immediately charged without forming into line of battle. Young Porus also faced an unexpected disadvantage: his chariots were
Battle of White Sulphur Springs (8,031 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
back Averell's brigade long enough for Patton to form his men in a line of battle. Averell's brigade had moved west from Callaghan's about 12 miles (19 km)
John Hindmarsh (2,355 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
the Battle of the Nile on 1 August 1798, the fire on board the French line-of-battle ship l'Orient put the Bellerophon (1786) in danger; all the other officers
List of ships of the line of Russia (6,265 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
This is a list of Russian ships of the line from the period 1668–1860: The format is: Name, number of guns (rank/real amount), launch year (A = built in
Battle of Cold Harbor (8,394 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
his whole division, without my knowing it, away from the left of the line of battle, and turned up the dark 2 miles in my rear, and I have not yet got him
Stegna, Przasnysz County (187 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(mórg). During the fighting of World War I, Stegna lay on the front line of battle from the spring of 1915 to July 1915, and much of the village was destroyed
Richard Goodwin Keats (6,396 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
squadron anchored in Santo Domingo. Duckworth took his squadron of seven line-of-battle ships and attacked Leissègues' five ships of the line. The Battle of
Battle of Dove Creek (495 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cooperate in a joint attack. Totten agreed that the militia would form a line of battle and approach the camp in a frontal assault astride the creek from the
Action of 12 December 1782 (1,203 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
off Ferrol when she sighted the convoy. At 8am the convoy formed in line of battle. Notwithstanding this formidable array, Captain Luttrell continued bearing
John Buford (2,887 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
John Watts de Peyster, who urged that the skirmish line become the new line of battle. Throughout 1860, Buford and his fellow soldiers had lived with talk
Battle of Negapatam (1782) (1,492 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
French line of battle Ship Rate Guns Navy Commander Casualties Notes Killed Wounded Total Flamand 54-gun 54 Captain Cavelier de Cuverville 13 56 69 Annibal
HMS Waterloo (1833) (283 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
carronades Forecastle: 2 × 18 pdrs, 2 × 32 pdr carronades As steam line-of-battle ship: Gundeck: 32 × 8 in/65 cwt Main deck: 34 × 32 pdr/56 cwt Upper
Battle of Red Cliffs (4,648 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
 covered with some form of protective material ... used to break the enemy line of battle and perhaps to damage their ships and men with a ram or by projectiles"
HMS Defence (1861) (1,775 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
as the size and expense of these ships forced them to be used in the line of battle. No such gun ever entered RN service during this time; these may have
Battle of Chickasaw Bayou (2,024 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
For almost four hours, an artillery duel took place all along the line of battle, but did little damage. At 11 a.m., the duel ceased, and the infantry
French frigate Gloire (1837) (140 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Gloire leading the French line of battle at the Battle of Veracruz (detail of a painting by Horace Vernet). History France Name Gloire Namesake Glory Builder
Cable layer (4,816 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
frigate used in 1845 as a cable ship HMS Agamemnon (1852), 91-gun steam line-of-battle ship used as a cable ship in 1857 as part of the effort to lay the first
Brian Lavery (1,154 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Trafalgar, National Maritime Museum (2004/2005) ISBN 1-59114-610-0 The Line of Battle: Sailing Warships, 1650–1840, Conway Maritime Press (2004) ISBN 0-85177-954-9
Battle of Dreux (1,530 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Catholics would not attack and therefore there was some confusion about the line of battle. Although the Catholics were superior in numbers and their infantry
Dahlgren gun (3,804 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
original on 2000-08-19, retrieved 2007-10-26 Gardiner, Robert (1992), The Line of Battle: The Sailing Warship 1650-1840, Conway's History of the Ship, London:
Boulting brothers (2,877 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Archive. Retrieved February 11, 2023. Movie-Cameramen in the Front Line of Battle Traces of War. Retrieved February 11, 2023. Desert Victory (1943) British
10th Infantry Regiment (United States) (4,915 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
needed] Officers and men of the Tenth; you are formed this morning in the line of battle in order that I may present to you the National and Regimental colors
Seven Days Battles (8,451 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
forward along the Quaker Road, past Willis Church. Across the entire line of battle, the Confederate troops reached only within 200 yards (180 m) of the
Battle of Monocacy (3,047 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
crossed the Potomac at White's Ferry into Virginia. We marched in the line of battle into a peach orchard in front of Fort Stevens, and here the fight began
Japanese ironclad Kōtetsu (2,634 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Kōtetsu leading the line of battle, at the Naval Battle of Hakodate
HMS Royal Oak (1862) (1,358 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
as the size and expense of these ships forced them to be used in the line of battle. Ballard, p. 241 Parkes, p. 53 Ballard, p. 246 Ballard, pp. 246–47 Parkes
French ship Languedoc (1766) (698 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
d'Argelos, and followed the fleet flagship Ville de Paris in the French line of battle. The French fleet was parted in two, and Languedoc retreated, leaving
Cruiser (17,350 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
most powerful ships in the navy, and were principally to serve in the line of battle. In spite of their great speed, they would have been wasted in a cruising
Battle of Ascalon (1,882 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
foot-soldiers marched ahead of each. This arrangement was also used as the line of battle outside Ascalon, with the center of the army between the Jerusalem and
Curzon Line (4,561 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
version of the line and, in Galicia, an armistice near the current line of battle. On 11 July 1920, Curzon signed a telegram sent to the Bolshevik government
Battle of Trincomalee (1,303 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Villehunault † Although Consolante was only a frigate, Suffren put her in the line of battle to alleviate his numerical inferiority. Annibal 74-gun 74 Captain de
Battle of Fort Stevens (2,567 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
men. VI Corps member Elisha Hunt Rhodes recalled: We marched in the line of battle into a peach orchard in front of Fort Stevens, and here the fight began
1st Pennsylvania Regiment (773 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
fire, and were without bayonets, making the regiment unsuitable for line-of-battle. Doctor James Thacher, a young doctor from Barnstable who observed the
USS Philadelphia (1776) (1,943 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Contemporary watercolor depicting the American line of battle
Selma, Alabama (6,022 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
skirmishing all morning, Wilson's advanced guard ran into Forrest's line of battle at Ebenezer Church, where the Randolph Road intersected the main Selma
Battle of Fredericksburg (10,467 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fixed bayonets, behind the protection of a shallow bluff. In perfect line of battle, they advanced up the muddy slope until they were cut down at about
Gettysburg Battlefield (4,805 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
faced Federals on Cemetery Hill, and ~7 pm July 1, "the Confederate line of battle had been formed on East and West Middle Streets". At the close of the
Battle of Tewkesbury (4,219 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Barnet. Although by tradition the vanguard occupied the right of the line of battle, several authors have conjectured from descriptions in near-contemporary
Battle of Wyoming (3,190 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ground and wait for the order to fire. The Americans deployed into a line of battle as they approached Fort Wintermoot. After firing three unanswered volleys
Royal Fusiliers (5,433 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Cowpens in January 1781. The Royal Fusiliers were on the left of the line of battle: Tarleton was defeated and the regiment's colours were once again captured
Adriatic campaign of 1807–1814 (4,289 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
meet Dubourdieu off the island's northern coast. Maintaining a close line of battle, Hoste forced Dubourdieu to attack him directly, Dubourdieu attempting
Battle of Albemarle Sound (826 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Mattabasett, Sassucus, Whitehead and Wyalusing immediately formed a line of battle supported by Miami, Commodore Hull and Ceres. Albemarle opened fire
French ironclad Couronne (1,500 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ship but a unique vessel, Couronne was also intended to fight in the line of battle, unlike the first British ironclads. The ship was classified as an armoured
Armored cruiser (9,009 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
naval power worldwide. Armored cruisers were used with success in the line of battle by the Japanese at the Battle of Tsushima in 1905. Of the battle damage
Action of 19 January 1799 (751 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Murelle de la Rua sailed an hour later to intercept the convoy, forming a line of battle, while four remained in reserve and two were dispatched to Punta Europa
HMS Lord Warden (1,537 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
as the size and expense of these ships forced them to be used in the line of battle. Parkes, p. 94 Ballard, p. 241 Parkes, pp. 57, 97 Ballard, p. 82 Ballard
First Battle of Memphis (2,084 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
exchange of gunfire at long range, the federal gunboats setting up a line of battle across the river and firing their rear guns at the cottonclads coming
Battle of Tamsui (5,009 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
played their part. There was no vanguard to cover the advance of the line of battle. The firing line advanced without a preliminary reconnaissance into
St Vincent-class battleship (3,950 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
placed the 4th and 1st Battle Squadrons in the centre and rear of the line of battle, respectively, which meant that the sisters were in the rear of the
Battle of Cape Henry (2,108 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Henry. Arbuthnot came about, and Destouches ordered his ships to form a line of battle heading west, with the wind. Between 8 and 9 am the winds began shifting
125th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (3,025 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
regiments of Williams' First Division would run away if deployed in line of battle, Mansfield ordered the First Brigade to lead in a tight formation known
USS Pawnee (1859) (1,259 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat…[plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks… Large quantities of provisions, cordage
Robin Marshall (747 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
insight into the deeds and thoughts of scientists active in the front line of battle.[citation needed] In 2019, he published a history of the discovery of
Crusader tank (4,632 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
American-supplied Grant and Sherman tanks. The Crusader was replaced in the main line of battle and used for "light squadrons" trying to flank the enemy when it engaged
South Dakota-class battleship (1939) (7,812 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
knots (50 km/h; 31 mph) was necessary to maintain homogeneity in the line of battle, and the president of the War College maintained a fast ship was optimal
Imperial Russian Navy (7,422 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
after Great Britain, Spain and France. The Black Sea Fleet possessed 35 line-of-battle ships and 19 frigates (1787), and the Baltic Fleet had 23 ships of the
HMS Vanguard (1787) (1,860 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
when Nelson attacked the French fleet which was moored in a strong line of battle in Aboukir Bay with gunboats, four frigates, and batteries on Aboukir
Gallic Wars (11,317 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the right wing was in serious trouble. It had been outflanked, its line of battle had become too tight to swing a sword, and multiple officers were dead
USS Germantown (1846) (1,404 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat…[plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks… Large quantities of provisions, cordage
Ferrol, Spain (6,743 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
leadership of Cardinal Alberoni and in just a few years fourteen great line-of-battle-ships were launched. New activities sprang up and Ferrol was employing
List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: Q–S (363 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Chickamauga, Georgia, left his place in the rear and voluntarily went to the line of battle, secured a rifle, and fought gallantly during the two-day battle; was
Battle of Wattignies (4,516 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
regiments at Jourdan's disposal. The rest of Balland's division was to form line of battle and use its light troops to probe the enemy positions. The divisions
42nd Regiment of Foot (4,251 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
in Column 2". The Royal Gazette. Bermuda. 6 April 1847. p. 2. H. M. line-of-battle ship Vengeance, Capt. Lushington, having on board the 1st Batt. of the
French ship Neptune (1803) (2,499 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Ferrol, and Calder manoeuvred to intercept it. Villeneuve formed up the line of battle, with Neptune being eleventh from the front, positioned astern of the
139th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (436 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
was forced marched to the Battle of Antietam where it was placed in line of battle but did not see any significant combat. The next day, the regiment pursued
Miniature wargaming (6,767 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Action Stations, Fire When Ready, Iron and Fire, Bulldogs Away, and Form Line of Battle, as well as numerous articles and technical papers on naval wargaming
207th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (1,599 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Cox took temporary command of the brigade and the regiment went into line of battle when it reached the creek as there was heavy fighting to the left of
HMS Minotaur (1863) (1,682 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
as the size and expense of these ships forced them to be used in the line of battle. Parkes, pp. 60–61 Silverstone, p. 157 Ballard, p. 241 Parkes, p. 60
Crane (machine) (10,868 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article
'Chatham' (1694) Gardiner, Robert; Lavery, Brian, eds. (1992). The Line of Battle: The Sailing Warship 1650–1840. Conway Maritime Press. pp. 106–107.
82nd Illinois Infantry Regiment (424 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Monument commemorating the first line of battle for the 82nd Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry at Gettysburg National Park
Folly Island (1,117 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
numbered about 250 men, attacked by about 900. It is supposed by the line of battle in the distance, that they were supported by reserve of 3,000 men. We
USS Delaware (1820) (738 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat … [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks … Large quantities of provisions, cordage
USS Delaware (1820) (738 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat … [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks … Large quantities of provisions, cordage
Bellerophon-class battleship (3,516 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
placed the 4th and 1st Battle Squadrons in the center and rear of the line of battle, respectively, which meant that the sisters were in the middle of the
Battle of Grimball's Landing (922 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
numbered about 250 men, attacked by about 900. It is supposed by the line of battle in the distance, that they were supported by the reserve of 3,000 men
Second Battle of Corinth (4,246 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nearly cost him his life. "On the second day I was everywhere on the line of battle," he wrote with disingenuous pride. "Temple Clark of my staff was shot
HMS Achilles (1863) (1,973 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
as the size and expense of these ships forced them to be used in the line of battle. Wikimedia Commons has media related to HMS Achilles (ship, 1863). Chesneau
Siege of Petersburg (13,069 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to destroy the track while a brigade from Ayres' division formed in line of battle and moved north to block any Confederate advance from that direction
Russian battleship Navarin (2,284 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
damaged later in the day when she was third from last in the Russian line of battle. She was hit four times by large-caliber shells on the waterline that
United States Cavalry (6,560 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
1999; UMI Microform Number: 9944439). Gerleman, David J. "In the First Line of Battle: The 21th Illinois Cavalry in the Civil War." Journal of the Illinois
HMS Calpe (1800) (1,317 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
the intention of attacking Admiral Linois's squadron of three French line-of-battle ships and a frigate, which were lying a considerable distance from the
Sir Richard Onslow, 1st Baronet (1,040 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
Sir Richard Onslow, with a View Drawn on the Spot of the Six Dutch Line of Battle Ships Captured and Brought into Yarmouth". For his exertions at Camperdown
HMS Agincourt (1865) (1,935 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
as the size and expense of these ships forced them to be used in the line of battle. A half-sister is a ship that generally resembles the rest of her class
HMS Thetis (1782) (888 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
20 leagues (97 km) west by south from Cape Henry. The French made a line of battle to receive the British frigates. An action commenced, with three of
Planned French invasion of Britain (1759) (2,974 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
the two fleets closed in on each other. Conflans initially formed a line of battle and prepared to engage, but then changed his mind and his ships raced
USS Raritan (1843) (530 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat … [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks … Large quantities of provisions, cordage
George Pickett (7,431 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
be fully prepared to oppose a British landing, ordering them into a line of battle near the beach. "Don't be afraid of their big guns," he told his men
Edwin Vose Sumner (2,119 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
reconnaissance prior to launching his attack, and selecting an unusual line of battle formation that was so effectively flanked by the Confederate counterattack
James Martinus Schoonmaker (478 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
period, gallantly led a cavalry charge against the left of the enemy's line of battle, drove the enemy out of his works, and captured many prisoners." After
USS Mohican (1859) (991 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
attack on Fort Fisher from 13–15 January 1865. As part of the first line of battle, the sloop bombarded the Confederate bastion throughout the three-day
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (13,048 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
greatest. Once again Marlborough and Villars formed against each other in line of battle, this time along the Avesnes-le-Comte–Arras sector of the Lines of Ne
Ganges, British Columbia (580 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
flagship of Rear Admiral Robert L. Baynes. Ganges was the last sailing line-of-battle ship in foreign service. The first house on Salt Spring Island was built
Action of 31 May 1809 (1,275 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
realised the danger his ships were in. Ordering the Indiamen to form a line of battle, Dale placed his ship in the centre, with the small Lord Keith ahead
HMS Euryalus (1853) (596 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Euryalus leading the line of battle during the Bombardment of Kagoshima, 1863 History United Kingdom Name HMS Euryalus Namesake Euryalus Builder Chatham
Second Battle of Bull Run (12,396 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
support Butterfield's right flank. Hatch formed his four brigades into a line of battle, the attack being spearheaded by his own brigade, now commanded by Col
The Hermitage (Nashville, Tennessee) (3,926 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
with us. We used great caution while crossing the river. We formed a line of battle and crossed a Company at a time, forming a line on the opposite side
Malcolm Maclean, 3rd Chief (899 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the men of Argyle, Carrick, Kintyre, and the Isles, formed the fourth line of battle, and was commanded by King Robert I of Scotland in person. In this reserve
Intrigue in the Bakumatsu – Irohanihoheto (3,878 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fled to Aizu after the Nagaoka Province has fallen, but he died in the line of battle just as Enomoto's fleet left Shinagawa to assist in the war. Tatsugoro
Cavalry in the American Civil War (7,327 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
1999; UMI Microform Number: 9944439). Gerleman, David J. "In the First Line of Battle: The 21th Illinois Cavalry in the Civil War." Journal of the Illinois
William Rosecrans (9,294 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nearly cost him his life. "On the second day I was everywhere on the line of battle," he wrote with disingenuous pride. "Temple Clark of my staff was shot
Appomattox campaign (22,695 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Pickett's and Bushrod Johnson's divisions build earthworks and form a line of battle at Tabernacle Church Road to protect the forces in retreat from attack
Cherokee-class brig-sloop (1,697 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
sail but, "...if we put an officer who has always been accustomed to a line-of-battle-ship in to one of them, and he proves headstrong and self-sufficient
Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan (2,802 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
without waiting for the ships astern to come up, without waiting to form line of battle, and with the fleet in very irregular order of sailing, in two groups
Agamemnon Channel (127 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Plumper in honour of the 64-gun third rate HMS Agamemnon, the first line-of-battle ship commanded by Horatio Nelson, for whom adjacent Nelson Island was
Maximilian von Spee (3,563 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Otranto. Cradock quickly detached Otranto, as she had no place in the line of battle. By 18:50, Gneisenau had disabled Monmouth and so shifted fire to Good
French ship Brillant (1690) (1,705 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Beachy Head on 10 July. Brillant held the 29th position in the French line of battle. In 1692, De Combes took command of Brillant and she took part in Tourville's
Alfred Mouton (1,612 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
hour in a square, the sides of which ware equal to the length of his line of battle, without once throwing a company outside or recalling a command when
Colossus-class battleship (1910) (3,708 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
placed the 4th and 1st Battle Squadrons in the center and rear of the line of battle, respectively, which meant that the sisters were at the rear of the
National Liberation Front (Greece) (5,662 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
as a pioneer, a fighter, courageous and defying death: first in the line of battle the country girl defends her bread, her crops; but we see her even as
Battle of Blenheim (9,028 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Marlborough's two lines of cavalry had now moved to the front of his line of battle, with the two supporting lines of infantry behind them. Mérode-Westerloo
USS Columbus (1819) (1,191 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat … [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks … Large quantities of provisions, cordage
Battle of Drepana (4,098 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
open sea. Here they had room to manoeuvre and headed south, forming a line of battle that was parallel to the Romans. The Carthaginians managed to get five
Galley (16,117 words) [view diff] case mismatch in snippet view article find links to article
ISBN 978-0-19-994049-3. Gardiner, Robert; Lavery, Brian, eds. (1992). The Line of Battle: Sailing Warships 1650–1840. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-561-6
HMS Resistance (1861) (1,867 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
as the size and expense of these ships forced them to be used in the line of battle. According to Ballard, as well as Lyon & Winfield, and Colledge, Resistance
Battle of La Gudiña (1,242 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
superior in number to the enemy. The Spanish army were, by their published line of battle, about 24 battalions and 47 squadrons. The artillery of each party was
33rd Virginia Infantry Regiment (3,209 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
position atop Culp's Hill. After daybreak, the regiment advanced in line of battle towards the enemy who was "strongly intrenched in a most advantageous
Battles of Barfleur and La Hougue (2,708 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
had the weathergage, from the south, on a starboard tack to bring his line of battle into contact with Russell's. Both fleets were in three squadrons, each
Battle of Pirano (1,476 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
brig Mamelouck and two small gunboats, strung out in an improvised line of battle. Barré hoped to make use of a heavy sea fog that had descended, to break
Battle of Kápolna (14,088 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
supported by a battery to carry through the actual assault in the first line of battle, and the second of which, was in reserve behind the right flank of the
USS Plymouth (1844) (734 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat … [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks … Large quantities of provisions, cordage
Highland charge (1,428 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in which one side would rush at the other in an attempt to break the line of battle. The charge required a high degree of commitment as the men were rushing
Defence-class ironclad (1,957 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
as the size and expense of these ships forced them to be used in the line of battle. No such gun ever entered RN service during this time; these may have
Sullivan Expedition (8,732 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Seneca, Cayuga and Delaware warriors. Sullivan had Hand's brigade form a line of battle facing the breastwork while Proctor's artillery was positioned on a
Battle of the Golden Spurs (3,530 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The Flemish line of battle as depicted on the Courtrai Chest
Battle of Piedmont (1,868 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the center of his battle line. The Virginians ended up in a second line of battle behind the main Confederate line, leaving the gap completely undefended
HMS Boyne (1766) (1,236 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
left its anchorage. Fifteen of the French ships had already formed line-of-battle when the three leading British ships, HMS Sultan, HMS Prince of Wales
Battle of Leuthen (5,828 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
columns then faced left at Lobetinz, and the whole Prussian army stood in line of battle, two to three men deep, at a nearly-right angle to the weakest point
Battle of Sahay (594 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
began at about four in the afternoon. The Austrians were drawn up in line of battle with their left on the village of Zahájí which they occupied with 300
George Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (6,230 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
difference of opinion on the question. A shift of wind broke the French line of battle, and the British ships took advantage of this by crossing in two places;
USS Wyalusing (1,020 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Mattabesett, Sassacus, Whitehead and Wyalusing immediately formed a line of battle supported by Miami, Commodore Hull and Ceres. When the Southern ram
Battle of Abtao (1,125 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ships (which included Apurímac, América, Unión, and Covadonga) formed a line of battle to cover both inlets of the channel with their artillery. The allied
Battle of Schliengen (5,803 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The line of battle extended from Habsburg territory of the Breisgau into the Duke of Baden's Markgräflerland, and over areas rich in vineyards.
Action at Barfleur (2,140 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
weather gage, from the south west, on a starboard tack to bring his line of battle into contact with Russell's. Because of the calm conditions it was not
Grande Armée (16,583 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
This was traditionally the second highest position of honour in the line of battle. The fusiliers made up the majority of a line infantry battalion, and
Michiel de Ruyter (6,454 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
van squadron was disordered, and two of its ships had to pull out of line of battle, until Duquesne managed to restore order. He then tried several times
Hubert de Brienne (906 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
turn aside to chase him, thus allowing Hawke to bring his fleet into line of battle and begin pursuing the French fleet. Conflans decided to sail into Quiberon
Great Siege of Gibraltar (10,507 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The Franco-Spanish van opened fire as the British under Howe formed line of battle. The British returned fire, while Howe signalled 'retreat all sail,'
Battle of Ulundi (3,407 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
take no chances meeting the Zulu army in the open with their normal line of battle such as the 'Thin Red Line' like that employed at Balaclava. Their advance
Action of 29 July 1782 (943 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Captain Salter gave the French frigate Amazone, for daring to leave the line-of-battle ships' in relation to the reluctance of another of de Vaudreuil's to
Emerson Opdycke (704 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
line near the Columbia Pike, Opdycke quickly redeployed his men into line of battle, straddling the road, and they were confronted by masses of fleeing
Battle of Bladensburg (6,499 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
being seized. The Maryland militia infantry regiments were posted in a line of battle south of the earthwork, too far away to protect the artillery and exposed
Franklin–Nashville campaign (11,165 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Opdycke's brigade was in reserve. He quickly positioned his men into line of battle and ordered his brigade forward to the works. Hand-to-hand fighting
Augmentation of honour (668 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
crown gold, and over the eagle the word "Trafalgar." 1. The stem of a line-of-battle ship on fire proper. 2. Out of a naval crown or, a demi-leopard proper
Action of 29 July 1782 (943 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Captain Salter gave the French frigate Amazone, for daring to leave the line-of-battle ships' in relation to the reluctance of another of de Vaudreuil's to
22nd Alabama Infantry Regiment (1,938 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(General Braxton Bragg). On 19 September, Deas' Brigade was placed in a line of battle (Saturday morning) near Lee and Gordon's Mill, on southern end of Confederate
Kouros (4,770 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is the Anavyssos; its base reads: Stand and mourn Kroisos, first in line of battle and whom Ares [the god of war] killed Two others are the Akropolis torso
Jackson's Valley campaign (11,024 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in order to escape from his pending attack. The center of Jackson's line of battle were the ferocious Louisiana Tigers battalion (150 men, part of Brig
Orlov family (2,163 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Admiral Spiridov, and was one of the first to break through the Turkish line of battle at Chesme. Subsequently, at Hydra, he put to flight eighteen Turkish
French frigate Magicienne (1778) (2,383 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
ships, Acasta, Magicienne, Kingfisher and Epervier, windward of the line-of-battle ships to keep them out of the action. Donegal forced the surrender of
HMS Northumberland (1866) (1,715 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
as the size and expense of these ships forced them to be used in the line of battle. Wikimedia Commons has media related to HMS Northumberland. Parkes,
HMS Agamemnon (1781) (3,859 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
West Indies was sighted to windward. The British ships formed into line of battle, with Agamemnon fifth in the line, and engaged Admiral Villeneuve's
Auxilia (11,750 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
'wings', because they were generally posted on the flanks of the Roman line of battle). An allied ala, commanded by three Roman praefecti sociorum, was similar
Sir Michael Seymour, 1st Baronet (1,141 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pursued five French frigates in the Bay of Biscay. The French formed a line of battle, confident in their superior numbers, but Luttrell engaged them, breaking
Peruvian frigate Apurímac (1,737 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
allied fleet, aware of the enemy presence, Villar ordered to forme a line of battle in the opposite inlet, covering the three entrances to the naval post
List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z (436 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
his duties with coolness and skill as his ship took position in the line of battle and delivered its fire on the batteries on shore. Despite the depressing
Julien Cosmao (1,198 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Spanish Admiral Gravina. She followed the French ship Fougueux in the line of battle, in the rear. When Admiral Collingwood attacked, Pluton opened fire
Prince Eugene of Savoy (15,248 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
army. On the morning of 12 September, the Christian forces drew up in line of battle on the south-eastern slopes of the Vienna Woods, looking down on the
Battle of Yellow Bayou (1,998 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the Federals found themselves confronted by 5,000 Confederates in line of battle. According to William Riley Brooksher, the Confederate right wing was
Huntsville, North Carolina (1,228 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
their ambush. Some of the Tories dismounted and attempted to form a line of battle and others turned and fled. The conflict was short, hard and decisive
141st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (581 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
brigade, the regiment never received orders to withdraw and stayed in line of battle near the Peach Orchard. Possibly because of the thick battle smoke,
Ancient Greek warfare (8,094 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
was an ancient Greek naval operation used to infiltrate the enemy's line-of-battle. The maneuver consisted of Greek ships, in line abreast, rowing through
Overland Campaign (17,835 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
George A. Custer, dismounted and deployed in a long, double-ranked line of battle, as if they were infantrymen. Custer inspired his men by staying mounted
Michigan Brigade (1,558 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Custer dismounted the brigade and deployed in a long, double-ranked line of battle, as if they were infantrymen. However, Custer inspired his men by staying
Battle of Tsushima (18,755 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
with a strong armour design that enabled IJN to use them on the main line of battle along with the heavier-armoured battleships. The Japanese used mostly
Battle of Oudenarde (3,527 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that support would arrive for his troops, who were lengthening their line of battle and threatening to envelop the Allied left flank. As French infantry
USS Constellation (1797) (5,921 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
arrival, the ship was effectively blockaded by a British squadron of line-of-battle ships and frigates. She kedged up toward Norfolk, and when the tide
Box battery (332 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Bigger ships had carried more and bigger cannon, culminating in wooden line-of-battle ships carrying some 140 muzzle-loading smoothbore cannon, 70 on each
Julian Grenfell (1,322 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Battle" written in May 1915, the closing lines read; "The thundering line of battle stands, And in the air Death moans and sings; But Day shall clasp him
William Snow Harris (2,172 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
thunder cloud and a tub of water for the sea, then with "a toy for a line of battle ship he showed the whole process of it being struck by lightning & most
John A. McClernand (4,792 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
battle, in bitterly cold weather. By 7:00 a.m., the Confederates in line of battle and covered by artillery attacked McClernand's position, which McClernand
HMS Conway (school ship) (2,905 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
Association in 1875. This was the two-decker Nile, a 92-gun second-rate line-of-battle ship. She was 205 ft (62.5 m) long on the gundeck, 54 ft (16 m) in beam
USS Cumberland (1842) (3,406 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article
States, in ordinary; brig Dolphin, 8 guns; and the powder-boat… [plus] line-of-battle ship New-York, on the stocks… Large quantities of provisions, cordage
9th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment (2,948 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
placed second and third in the line of battle in Keifer's Brigade (110th Ohio and 122nd Ohio Infantry in the first line of battle, and 6th Maryland, 126th Ohio
Battle of Zealand Point (1,345 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
[pm] the sloop, Falcon, who recorded the signal from Quebec "Danish Line-of-battle-ship to windward", joined them and cleared for action. During the afternoon
Action of August 1702 (942 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Flag-Captain Fogg ordered the other captains of the squadron to keep the line of battle; in response, Captain Kirkby of Defiance came aboard and told Benbow
Selma, Alabama, in the American Civil War (1,572 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
skirmishing all morning, Wilson's advanced guard ran into Forrest's line of battle at Ebenezer Church, where the Randolph Road intersected the main Selma