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Old 07-04-2006, 06:48 PM   #276 (permalink)
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The most important reason for the loss of the 27 DD was due to the fact that their training was done under calm fresh water conditions. Not once, did they train at sea.

the Col in charge made the DDs turns so that they were broadside to the waves. The waves came over the canvas contraptions.
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