AKA Battle Line, line-ahead, or column formation One of the most historically important concepts with regard to naval warfare, the line of battle is also
Category: Tactics
How to translate military potential into force and secure victory against the enemy.
The Weather Gage
Also spelled weather gauge The weather gage refers to how two ships are positioned relative to each other in relation to the direction of the
Points of Sail
When discussing sailing tactics and naval warfare in the age of sail, the topic of points of sail frequently comes up. Points of sail merely
Tacking and Wearing/Jibing
Note: for the sake of simplicity, I’ll be using these terms in a very general manner. Different sailors from different eras, experiences, or backgrounds can
Giving the Prow & Melee Tactics
Sailing Vessels as Warships The development of sailing vessels from merchant ships into actual warships was a very slow and gradual process. By the 1400s,
IJN Aerial Attack Tactics
Background Aircraft in the 1920s were largely used in reconnaissance, scouting, and gunfire spotting roles. Their use for fleet air defense was fairly limited. Furthermore,
