5 Naval Myths & Misconceptions - Range, Ramming and Sinking

Today we look at 5 naval myths/misconceptions as voted on by the fine folks over on Patreon!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:34 - What we're talking about

00:01:31 - Were Kamikazes a senseless/insane tactic?

00:24:14 - Battleships were obsolete on December 8 1941 / The US Navy only fully committed to Aircraft Carriers after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

00:38:48 - What ships actually looked like at early 20th century naval warfare ranges?

00:47:44 - Was there any possible way for HMS Glowworm to ram/defeat the Admiral Hipper?

00:51:52 - If you are too close to a sinking ship will the “suction” will drag you down?

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