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1Flank speed — is a nautical term referring to a ship s true maximum speed, beyond the speed that can be reached by steaming at full speed. Usually, flank speed is reserved for situations in which a ship finds itself in imminent danger, such as coming under… …
2Invincible class aircraft carrier — The Invincible class is a class of light aircraft carrier currently serving with the British Royal Navy. Of the three vessels of this class, HMS|Illustrious|R06|6 and HMS|Ark Royal|R07|6 are in operation, with HMS|Invincible|R05|6 decommissioned… …
3World War II — the war between the Axis and the Allies, beginning on September 1, 1939, with the German invasion of Poland and ending with the surrender of Germany on May 8, 1945, and of Japan on August 14, 1945. Abbr.: WWII * * * or Second World War (1939–45)… …
4Battle of Passchendaele — For other uses, see Passchendaele (disambiguation). Battle of Passchendaele Third Battle of Ypres Part of the Western Front of the First World War …
5Battle of France — Part of the Western Front of the Second World War Clockwise from top left: German …
6Military history of the United Kingdom during World War II — Periods and eras in English history Anglo Saxon period (927–1066) Norman period …
7Operation Crusader — Part of Western Desert Campaign A Crusader mk.I passes a burning German Panzer IV …
8Viet Cong and PAVN battle tactics — Soldier of a NLF/Viet Cong Main Force Unit. They shared common arms, procedures, tactics, organization and personnel with PAVN. Viet Cong and PAVN battle tactics comprised a flexible mix of guerrilla and conventional warfare battle tactics used… …
9Occupation of the Jordan Valley (1918) — Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Canteen in the Jordan Valley The British Empire s occupation of the Jordan Valley occurred during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I, beginning after the Capture of Jericho in February when the… …
