| 单词 | battle cruiser |
| 例句 | That opening scene with the imperial battle cruiser coming out of the top of the screen was absolutely mind-bending. 'I was terrified!': you share stories of watching classic films on first release 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z On that show, Americans who survived contagion on a naval destroyer find that even when there are no governments left, Russian officers on a nuclear-powered battle cruiser sneer at international cooperation. On ‘The Americans’ and Other Shows, Russian Spies Invade 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z Ukraine achieved a symbolic victory with the sinking of the Russian navy's flagship Black Sea battle cruiser the Moskva in April. Why did Russia invade Ukraine and has Putin's war failed? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z His first ship was the Grafton, a Royal Navy battle cruiser that served in World War I. Scruffy handwriting made the logbooks hard to read, but Purves was hooked. Special Report: Icebound - The climate-change secrets of 19th century ship's logbooks 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z The Bismarck was probably the most powerful warship in commission at the time and the Hood was a battle cruiser, rather than a battleship. The rise and fall of The Mighty Hood 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z Every surface was crowded with intriguing objects—embroideries of First World War battle cruisers, a striking Pre-Raphaelite drawing, carpets picked up on trips to Turkey, nineteenth-century opera posters. How to Decode an Ancient Roman’s Handwriting 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z The naval group is made up of Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, as well as a nuclear-powered battle cruiser, two anti-submarine warships and four support vessels, likely escorted by submarines, Nato officials said. Anger as Spain lets Russian warships refuel on way to back Aleppo bombing 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Germany's fleet, under the command of Vice-Admiral Reinhard Scheer, was aware of the Royal Navy Grand Fleet's superiority in terms of numbers, and wanted to lure Britain's battle cruisers into a trap. Battle of Jutland centenary marked - BBC News 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z Australia's entry into World War One began with the departure of the soldiers on 38 troop ships, protected by Australian, New Zealand and Japanese battle cruisers and warships. Australia marks Anzac centenary 2014-11-01T04:00:00Z News of the departure of a convoy of Australian, New Zealand and Japanese battle cruisers and warships protecting 38 troopships did not reach the rest of Australia for another three weeks. Anzacs' sacrifice remembered 100 years on in Albany 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z The task force included Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, the Ministry of Defense said, as well as a nuclear-powered battle cruiser, a landing support ship, three tankers and a tug. UK deploys destroyer to track large Russian naval task force 2014-05-08T16:40:50Z The outstanding feature, the collapse of the three British battle cruisers, was not entirely unexpected by naval opinion. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Fourth—It is now known that the battle cruiser Seydlitz was run ashore to save her from sinking. Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War, Volume 2 The Second Twelve Months of War 2011-10-27T02:00:27.020Z The passengers aboard the Yucatan gazed curiously at the approaching battle cruiser. The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal 2011-09-05T02:00:21.637Z They were, however, driven off by the 4-inch guns of our battle cruisers. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Meanwhile the British battle cruisers were rapidly raising steam by means of oil fuel, and while doing so were sending up dense clouds of smoke with which to shroud themselves. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z This squadron, well in advance of the main body, took position ahead of Admiral Beatty's battle cruisers, which had turned to their southerly course, as shown by the diagram. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z The British ships on which the brunt of the fighting fell were the battle cruiser fleet and some cruisers and light cruisers, supported by four fast battleships. Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War, Volume 2 The Second Twelve Months of War 2011-10-27T02:00:27.020Z As it drew nearer it could be seen that it was a battle cruiser. The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal 2011-09-05T02:00:21.637Z When the signal was made, "Seven enemy ships—four battle cruisers and three cruisers with destroyers—to the south-west," there was fierce glee on board the British ships. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Ten days later, in silence and secrecy, the Invincible and the Inflexible, the first two battle cruisers built by Britain, left Plymouth, and steamed at full speed across the Atlantic to the West Indies. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z Make-Up and Armament of British Grand Fleet In addition the Grand Fleet comprised Rear Admiral Hood's squadron of three battle cruisers and Rear Admiral Arbuthnot's squadron of four armored cruisers. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z There, he was received by King George VI on the battle cruiser HMS Renown, before sailing back to the US on the cruiser Augusta. State visits 2011-02-20T00:30:23Z The Lion, Tiger, Queen Mary, and Princess Royal are the four most powerful battle cruisers in existence. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Had the Lion not been disabled, or had the squadron included another battle cruiser, it is probable that none of the German ships would have reached home to tell the tale. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z They could now see the masts and funnels of the battle cruisers, and they knew for the first time that the British were waiting for them in great strength. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z Many naval men had come to believe that the battle cruiser was only a cruiser after all—though a valuable cruiser—and not up to taking a place in a real line of battle. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Australia possesses a navy of her own, consisting of one battle cruiser, three light cruisers, three destroyers, and two submarines, and these she at once placed at the disposal of the Admiralty. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z You will hear much about battle cruisers in the following pages, so let me now tell you how a battle cruiser differs from a battleship. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z There was great excitement in the Forth ports when the good news was received, and thousands of eyes were turned seawards to watch for the homecoming of the battle cruisers. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z We will first follow the fortunes of the British battle cruisers now engaged in a fierce duel with the Gneisenau and the Scharnhorst. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z This forces us to the conclusion that Admiral Beatty thought his six battle cruisers would be able to take care of the situation. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z A battle cruiser is really a battleship with high speed. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z The battleship, sometimes called a Dreadnought or super-Dreadnought, after the name of the first of the type, has thicker armour and less speed than the battle cruiser; that is practically all the difference between them. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z As far back as November 3, 1914, a British and French squadron of battleships and battle cruisers shelled the forts which guard the entrance to the Dardanelles both on the Gallipoli and the Asiatic side. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Within the inner harbour lay the Canopus, Glasgow, and Bristol; in the outer gulf were the battle cruisers and the remaining vessels of the squadron. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z This was evident in the first phase, when Admiral Beatty's six battle cruisers were fighting on parallel courses with Admiral Hipper's five battle cruisers. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z The Lion, the Tiger, the Queen Mary, and the Princess Royal are the most powerful battle cruisers in existence. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z At this moment the British battle cruisers, with the white ensign streaming from their bows, were seen looming through the mist. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z I was asleep in my cabin when the news came that Hipper was coming south with the British battle cruisers on his beam. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z Each of his two battle cruisers carried eight 12-inch guns, so mounted that they could be fired on either broadside. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z Admiral Beatty altered course "to the eastward and subsequently to northeastward, the enemy being sighted at 3:31 P. M. Their force consisted of five battle cruisers." Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Beatty, with battle cruisers and light cruisers, went to an appointed position to be in readiness to support the Harwich Force when the time came. The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War Then the battle cruisers circled north again to finish off the Köln. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Three battle cruisers became involved between the lines, and in an instant one was blown up, and another crawled west in a sinking condition. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z Nevertheless the battle cruisers came within eight miles of the German vessels, which at once changed course. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z His confidence is explained by the fact that all previous sorties of the Germans had been made by battle cruisers or small craft. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z But he did not do so, and allowed his light cruisers and destroyers to be sunk within hearing of his passive battleships and battle cruisers. The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War The battle cruisers turned to the northward, and the Queen Mary for the second time that day was attacked by a submarine. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Our battle cruisers have had a little amusement with the coast raids at Scarborough and elsewhere, but we battle-fleet fellows have seen nothing, and done nothing. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z Japan has a fine navy of six Dreadnoughts, six other battleships, four first-class battle cruisers, and large classes of other cruisers, destroyers, and coast-defence ships. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z Comparing the given strength of the two opposing squadrons in action, it will be seen that the British battle cruisers were greatly superior; in fact, the odds would have been considered prohibitive before this battle. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z In the battle of the Dogger Bank, January 28, 1915, its object was to sight the enemy battle cruisers and to put our own upon them. The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War The 13.5-inch gun, with which the battle cruisers are mainly armed, is only a little less powerful than the 15-inch gun. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Firing opened up all along the line of our battle cruisers after that, and the racket from that and the fast falling enemy shells increased till it was a steady unbroken roar. Sea-Hounds Reeking gasses filled every cranny of circumambient space as what was left of Roger's battle cruiser began the long plunge to the ground. Triplanetary The leading German battleships, which were of the K�nig class, fell into line, closely following Admiral Hipper's battle cruisers, and the battle was continued at 14,000 yards on a northwest course. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Had all gone well, the battle cruisers should have had the Harwich Force well to the westward of them by 9 a.m., whereas it was only appearing in sight towards sundown. The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War You may call the battle cruiser a cross between the battleship and the cruiser; she has the big guns of the former and the speed of the latter. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z The range between us and the Huns had been decreasing for some time, and the battle cruisers at the head of the line loomed up pretty big and awful as we started to close them. Sea-Hounds Stan looked out and saw the dull forms of the thirty ton battle cruisers of the air sliding along below. A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F. Ahead of the battle fleet was the squadron of three battle cruisers under Rear Admiral Hood. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Admiral Beatty's battle cruisers turned to the north, bound for their base, while the Harwich Force steered directly for Harwich, which was reached that evening without the occurrence of any further incident. The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War Fortunately there was a battle cruiser in the Polar spaceport on a goodwill mission. To Choke an Ocean Anyhow, there they were, filtering out through their battle cruisers just as we had filtered through ours. Sea-Hounds Seven of the battle cruisers fired as one, and were joined by all the firepower of their escort ships. Evil Out of Onzar Such an attempt would have exposed his own battle cruisers to the 15-inch guns of the approaching dreadnoughts of Admiral Evan-Thomas's squadron. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Shortly afterwards our battle cruiser squadron hove in sight. The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War It was the brief and now historic statement that an action between Sir David Beatty's battle cruisers and the German High Seas Fleet was imminent. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships The fastest battle cruiser in the Navy, the Denver, is to be placed at my service. The Solar Magnet One of the latter was destroyed by fire from a Zeppelin quick-firing gun, while two sea planes were severely damaged by the fire from the battle cruisers and submarines. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War On the British side the brunt of the action was sustained by Admiral Evan-Thomas's fifth battle squadron, which from this time was in line astern of Admiral Beatty's battle cruisers. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z The former had, at the outbreak of hostilities, 36 battleships, 5 battle cruisers, 9 armored cruisers, and 48 cruisers. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources This was the return of the battle cruiser and light cruiser squadrons, which, under Sir David Beatty, had met and defeated practically the entire German navy. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships Besides the ships belonging to the British and French Mediterranean fleets, there had arrived, fresh from the battle of the Falkland Islands, the Inflexible, a dreadnought battle cruiser. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources He entered the fight with six battle cruisers opposed to five. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War The German battle cruisers could not stand up with the same effectiveness against the heavy guns of the fifth battle squadron, and this, with an increase to full speed, enabled Admiral Beatty to draw ahead. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Thus the battle cruiser had justified itself, and its justification is one of the striking lessons of the war. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers The same precautions were taken off the Firth of Forth for the benefit of the battle cruisers, and outside Harwich for Admiral Tyrwhitt's light forces. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships We lack battle cruisers, scout cruisers, aeroplanes, and armed airships. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 The modern British battle cruiser was sunk about half an hour after the battle was fully joined. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War The battle cruiser L�tzow, the flagship of the German advance force, had become totally disabled, and Vice Admiral Hipper had trans-shipped his flag to another battle cruiser. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z She had a fleet superior in every class of ship, and she had led the world in naval progress—both her dreadnoughts and her battle cruisers being of a later type than her rival's. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers At 6.10 p.m., when joining the Battle Fleet, Fearless was unable to follow the battle cruisers without fouling the battleships, and therefore took station at the rear of the line. World's War Events, Vol. II Besides these ten, or practically twelve, completed battleships, Italy has ten armored cruisers in commission and three twenty-eight knot light cruisers, but no fastgoing battle cruisers corresponding to those in the British and German Navies. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 It was perhaps at this time that Hood was dispatched at full speed to add his three battle cruisers to the four that remained to Beatty. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War The Queen Elizabeth class of dreadnoughts had been designed with the great speed of 25 knots for the purpose of working with battle cruisers on such service. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Later at the Falkland Islands he suffered the same fate at the hands of Sturdee, who, with his second-class battle cruisers, had the speed and range of the German third-class. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers Petard, Nerissa, Turbulent, and Termagant also pressed home their attack on the enemy battle cruisers, firing torpedoes after the engagement with enemy destroyers. World's War Events, Vol. II The third ship was the Emperor Chang, a battle cruiser which survived its Traiti attack and brought word that, like it or not, the Empire was at war with an unreasoning enemy. Fearful Symmetry A Terran Empire novel The loss of the three large battle cruisers, Indefatigable, Invincible, and Queen Mary is, and will always remain, the most dramatic incident of the battle, and the most inexplicable. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War The first phase of the battle may properly be studied as a fight between the British and German battle cruisers, in consequence of the before-stated gap separating the two parts of Admiral Beatty's command. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z The battle cruiser has shown the value of speed and long-range guns combined, but in a comparatively restricted field. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers She had seen innumerable pictures of such vessels, knew their immensity—a Sovereign-class battle cruiser was approximately spherical, a kilometer in diameter, and massed on the close order of eight hundred million tons. A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel It didn't make sense for them to keep their word, release a fully-operational enemy battle cruiser. Fearful Symmetry A Terran Empire novel It is known that the Seydlitz, one of the latest and largest of the German battle cruisers, was so badly damaged that it will be many months before she can take the sea again. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War The advancing German High Seas Fleet was reported at 4:38 by a light cruiser, and sighted at 4:42 by the British battle cruisers. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Another lesson of the war has resulted from the fact that practically all of the important operations on the British side have been conducted by battle cruisers, not by battleships. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers Making suggestions to the Emperor, giving orders to a battle cruiser's captain, and now telling a Ranger—a fellow Ranger, she reminded herself—there was a thing he could not do. A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel It was less space-consuming, as well, though to a ship the size of a battle cruiser that wasn't really significant. Fearful Symmetry A Terran Empire novel Admiral Jellicoe had a division of battle cruisers and another of armored cruisers in addition to his dreadnoughts, and both he and Admiral Beatty were well provided with destroyers and light cruisers. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War The German battle cruisers also turned to a northwesterly course, closely followed up by the van of the German High Seas Fleet, and the action was continued on this course. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z But there are other reasons for this which spring from the nature of the battle cruiser itself and inhere in the difference between this type and the battleship. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers If they are aboard a battle cruiser," Valla objected, "how can we destroy them? A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Once a huge battle cruiser approached Suvla with a watching destroyer keeping station on each bow and quarter. The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula Thirty-four British ships were sunk, including two battleships, three battle cruisers, seven protected cruisers, two light cruisers, and seventeen smaller craft. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War Those in the first rows had been comparable to Earth’s battle cruisers, those in the last were one or two man jobs. Daughters of Doom But the battle cruiser sacrifices much of the armor by which the battleship is weighted down, and purchases by this sacrifice a great increase in speed. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers Five battle cruisers under Admiral Beatty were at the same time approaching a rendezvous with the Harwich Force for one of their periodical sweeps in the southern area. A History of Sea Power Unlike the bigger, more powerful battle cruisers, she could be landed directly on any planet with less than a two-gee pull at the surface. The Highest Treason As the battle developed and the British battle cruiser squadron became sorely pressed by the superior forces opposed to them, calls for assistance were flashed from them to the main fleet. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War Ben let out a shout, for beyond the light were lined the battle cruisers of Earth. Daughters of Doom The battleship has 22 knots speed, the battle cruiser 32 knots. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers Beatty also turned, forming his battle cruisers on a line of bearing to clear the smoke, and the two forces approached each other on converging courses as indicated in the diagram. A History of Sea Power When it was over, the blaster-boats of the Kerothi fleet and the shuttles from the great battle cruisers landed on Houston's World and took possession of the planet. The Highest Treason Not since the War began has a German battleship steamed down the Channel—nor a battle cruiser, nor yet an armoured cruiser, nor even a light cruiser, nor a monitor, nor a destroyer. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 12, 1916 Then it broke through the clouds, tall and black and beautifully deadly—the Gern battle cruiser, come to seek them out and destroy them. Space Prison There has been much discussion as to the relative merits of the two types, and conservative officers have been slow to accept the battle cruiser. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers The battle cruiser Seydlitz had to be beached to keep her from sinking, and other units were limping along with their gun decks almost awash. A History of Sea Power By careful use of the heat beam and the molecular beam, the Earthmen had managed to jockey the two battle cruisers back to Nansal. Islands of Space Like a swarm of insects flying about giant birds of space the little ships circled the mighty masses of the battle cruisers. The Black Star Passes Last official bulletin about fleet—Queen Mary, Invincible and Indefatigable—battle cruisers, sunk. On the Fringe of the Great Fight In each case victory went to the ships of high speed and long-range guns, and these two are the determining characteristics of the battle cruiser. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers The gun retained its supremacy; and the demonstrated advantage conferred by speed and heavy armament in long range fighting was reflected in the "all-big-gun" Dreadnought of 1906 and the battle cruisers of 1908. A History of Sea Power Several cruisers, and later a battleship and battle cruiser, mounted guard over the expedition. The Great War As I Saw It This left four all in battle cruisers, with the four fast British battleships straining their last turn of speed to come up. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas Somehow nothing in the world looks as efficient for its particular job as a battle cruiser; it is the personification of power and beauty. On the Fringe of the Great Fight British battle cruisers engaged German battleships at close range and were badly punished. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers The third, on January 24 following, brought on the Dogger Bank action, the first encounter between battle cruisers, and one of the two capital ship actions of the war. A History of Sea Power The real object of the battle cruiser is to use its superior speed and overwhelming gun power to overtake and destroy the enemy's ships of the second line, the auxiliaries and scouts. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights But, being ready by the time Beatty's battle cruisers were drawing ahead, he fitted in his own line between these and the four fast Queen Elizabeths that formed the rear of Beatty's line. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas One of the unique and most interesting occasions of the trip was when the famous battle cruiser, the "Queen Mary" came up about dusk one evening and ran through our lines amid great excitement. On the Fringe of the Great Fight The honors of the war, so far as the offensive goes, therefore, have been with the last battle cruiser. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers The mistiness increased to such a degree that shortly after five o'clock Beatty lost sight of the enemy's battle cruisers and ceased fire for half an hour. A History of Sea Power But each of our six battle cruisers has 180,000 horsepower to drive her through the water. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights The decks of the battle cruisers were not strong enough to keep out armour-piercing shells; so two of them were sunk at Jutland that might have otherwise been saved. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas Well, wood for hoe handles was hard to come by on a spaceship, even a battle cruiser almost half a mile in diameter; he had to admit that. Naudsonce German sea power was further humiliated in a running fight off Helgoland in which the battle cruiser Blucher was sunk and in a battle off the Falkland Islands in which three German cruisers were destroyed. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War These light cruisers, which had just driven off the Chester with heavy losses, discharged torpedoes at Hood's battle cruisers and turned away. A History of Sea Power The battle cruisers have six decks, extending from end to end, and are so extensive that they almost constitute a battlefront. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights But Beatty hit hard and drove a German battle cruiser out of the line very badly mauled. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas We routed one and started on the second, but battle cruisers soon finished her off. The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 The British Grand Fleet had been notified of the raid and two battle cruiser squadrons were hurrying to intercept them. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War On December 7 the British battle cruisers and other ships picked up in passage arrived at the island base and at once began to coal. A History of Sea Power The battle cruiser, built long and narrow, has a great speed. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights The battle cruiser is faster than the battleship, and therefore not so strong; because to be faster you must thin your heavy armour to let you put in bigger engines. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas In the future, it is stated, American dreadnoughts and battle cruisers will be armed with 16-inch guns, making these the heaviest armed vessels in the world. Our Navy in the War The battle cruisers therefore were ordered to form a line of bearing north-northwest, and proceeded at the utmost speed. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War For this purpose the British flotilla was better placed because their battle cruisers were well ahead of the Germans. A History of Sea Power In order to obtain this enormous speed it was necessary for the designers of the battle cruisers to sacrifice armor protection. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights At 3.30 a British seaplane, sent up by Beatty, and flying within two miles of the nearest German craft, reported five battle cruisers steaming south. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas The tank shimmered, cleared, and in rapid succession flashed images of battle cruisers, destroyers and support ships. The Universe — or Nothing They were mainly fast vessels and the battle cruisers carried eleven-inch guns. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War These were to be supported about 50 miles to westward by two battle cruisers from the Humber. A History of Sea Power And for each battle cruiser must be provided, in the way of personnel, 1,153 enlisted men, 64 marines and 58 officers. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights But, after five minutes more, the magnificent Queen Mary, Beatty's champion shooting battle cruiser, was simply torn in two by the explosion of her magazine. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas Veering off, Brad searched his instruments for signs of battle cruisers. The Universe — or Nothing The three battle cruisers among the German raiders opened fire. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War At 4.38, Commodore Goodenough, commanding the Second Light Cruiser Squadron, who was scouting ahead of the battle cruisers, reported that the German battle fleet was in sight steering north, and gave its position. A History of Sea Power Of battle cruisers there were 5, while of the older battleships 13 were ready for orders. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights So he sent out his own battle cruiser squadron under Admiral Hood to lengthen Beatty's line and overlap the Germans. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas The battle cruiser, aligned with its sisters in countdown on catapults in galleries and tunnels across Planet Pluto, was minutes from launch to Point Icarus. The Universe — or Nothing Behind this squadron were Sir David Beatty's battle cruisers with four destroyers. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Thus the second of Beatty's battle cruisers was sent to the bottom with tragic suddenness. A History of Sea Power On board the battle cruiser is a fully equipped field hospital, supplemented by battle dressing stations near the guns, for the emergency treatment of the wounded. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights It was one of these shells that blew up the Queen Mary, the finest of all the British battle cruisers. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas The battle cruiser Windstorm, surrounded by its destroyer screen, was in sight. The Universe — or Nothing The enemy then turned about ten points to starboard, and a second chase ensued until, at 2.45, the battle cruisers again opened fire. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Despite the weakening of the Grand Fleet, the battle cruisers Invincible and Inflexible under Admiral Sturdee, former Chief of Admiralty Staff, sailed on November 11 for the Falkland Islands. A History of Sea Power Although France had no battle cruisers, she had 19 armored cruisers. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Three battle cruisers had been sunk: the Indefatigable, Invincible, and Queen Mary. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas The hull of a battle cruiser formed along the tank's outer edge and tumbled slowly end over end toward center. The Universe — or Nothing The German High Sea Fleet, at the beginning of the war, consisted of forty-one battleships, seven battle cruisers, nine armored cruisers, forty-nine light cruisers, one hundred and forty-five destroyers, eighty torpedo boats, and thirty-eight submarines. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War A victory over Beatty's battle cruisers, or some other detached unit of the British fleet, would have been very opportune in bracing German morale. A History of Sea Power The former had, at the outbreak of hostilities, 36 battleships, 5 battle cruisers, 9 armored cruisers, and 43 cruisers. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne But six battle cruisers still led the van. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas The enemy fleet is down to four battle cruisers, sixteen destroyers, three fighter-bombers, seventeen fighters, four gunboats, and three attack transports with troops aboard, plus a tagalong pack of armed support ships. The Universe — or Nothing The light cruisers were followed at 12.15 by the English battle cruisers, the Lion came first, and she alone among the battle cruisers seems to have used her guns. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Hipper then made a turn of 180° with his battle cruisers in order to get back to the support of the battleships which he had left far to the rear. A History of Sea Power One of the main reasons for the development of the battle cruiser has been the fact that her high speed and great offensive power enable her to gain positions of advantage and utilize them. The Navy as a Fighting Machine But if he formed line on the starboard wing, the nearer to the Germans, he would have had to wait some time till Beatty's battle cruisers had drawn clear. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas The battle cruisers Dragon and Tiger, guarded by destroyer screens and support ships, turned toward Point Icarus. The Universe — or Nothing The Gneisenau passed on the far side of her late flagship, and continued a determined, but ineffectual, effort to fight the two battle cruisers. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Almost at the same instant the German battle cruiser Lützow, Hipper's flagship, was so badly disabled by shells and torpedo that she fell out of line helpless. A History of Sea Power The A positions shown in the figures are attainable by battle cruisers against battleships, and are very effective. The Navy as a Fighting Machine Meanwhile the battle cruisers were crumpling up their opposite numbers in the German line, which thus became shorter and more overlapped than ever. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas Try for battle cruisers, but don't ignore other targets of opportunity. The Universe — or Nothing Attached to each fleet was a battle cruiser squadron, consisting of four ships in the first fleet, four in the second, four in the third and five in the fourth. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War In the battle the British fleet had lost three battle cruisers and fifteen or sixteen other vessels. A School History of the Great War The active fleet consists of battleships, battle cruisers, cruisers of various speeds and sizes, destroyers, submarines, and aircraft. The Navy as a Fighting Machine The strongest of all the lighter ships that cleared the way for Jellicoe's battle fleet were the armoured cruisers, which are about half way between the light and battle cruisers. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas Brad searched for the Windstorm, Yargoul's battle cruiser, now the combined fleet's flagship. The Universe — or Nothing The Australian fleet contained a battle cruiser, three ordinary cruisers, three destroyers and two submarines. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Next day we were joined by the battle cruiser Australia and the light cruiser Melbourne. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 This torpedo is used in all the navies, and is launched on its mission from battleships, battle cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and other craft of various kinds. The Navy as a Fighting Machine In the mean time Jellicoe, rightly anxious about leaving British light craft unsupported by heavier vessels so close to the German Fleet, urged the Admiralty to change their plan by sending on the battle cruisers. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas Fast scout cruisers, battle cruisers, aeroplanes, mine layers, supply ships, and transports are lacking. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915 The battle cruisers worked up to full speed, steering to the southward; the wind at the time was northeast, light, with extreme visibility. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Presently, not far from the Ariadne, two hostile cruisers loomed out of the mist—two dreadnought battle cruisers of 30,000 tons' displacement, armed with eight 13.5-inch guns. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Third Scheme.—The third kind of game is that in which the fleet is divided into two parts, fairly equal in each of the various elements, battleships, battle cruisers, destroyers, submarines, aircraft, etc. The Navy as a Fighting Machine After this Hood's two remaining battle cruisers took station astern of Beatty's four. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas The battle cruisers worked up to full speed, steering to the southward. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 The enemy's destroyers emitted vast columns of smoke to screen their battle cruisers, and under cover of this the latter now appeared to have altered course to the northward to increase their distance. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Far to the right their own battle cruiser could be seen moving into place, along with the stationary first destroyer group and robot-repulse ships, all perfectly positioned. Oberheim (Voices) Besides, the duties of battleships, battle cruisers, scouts, destroyers, and submarines, are distinct—with the result that, as in land operations, bodies of the various types operate separately and apart from those of other types. The Navy as a Fighting Machine Not a ship was in sight; there was not a trace of the battle cruiser that the Dewey had sent to her doom during the earlier hours of the night. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet The Gneisenau passed on the far side of her late flagship, and continued a determined but ineffectual effort to fight the two battle cruisers. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 Admiral Beatty handed over charge of the battle cruisers to Rear-Admiral Moore, and when he was able to overtake the squadron he found that under Admiral Moore's orders the British fleet were retiring. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War The starboard guns of the Mongoose were activated, and Masaryk could be heard giving instructions to the captain of the second battle cruiser. Oberheim (Voices) I fancy you can't manufacture Holy Wars out of Krupp guns alone and a few staff officers and a battle cruiser with her boilers burst.' Greenmantle McClure could now see the leader of the German squadron—-a powerful battle cruiser—-crowding on all speed. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet The battle cruisers, therefore, were ordered to form a line of bearing north-northwest, and proceed at their utmost speed. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 Shortly afterwards the battle cruisers were ordered to turn together with the Invincible leading. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Rushing up the slope of the world in a battle line that covered a wide sector of the southwestern horizon, steamed four German battle cruisers. The Cruise of the Dry Dock It was voted that we have a strong and fully manned navy with 48 dreadnoughts and battle cruisers in proportion. The Conquest of America A Romance of Disaster and Victory Behind them at a distance of five miles moved the supporting column of dreadnoughts, battle cruisers, destroyers, scouts and mine sweepers—-units in the great fleet bent upon the task of smashing the German stronghold. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet The battle cruisers quickly passed ahead of the Carnarvon and overtook the Kent. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 The English strength, outside home waters, consisted of the Mediterranean fleet, containing three battle cruisers, four armored cruisers, four ordinary cruisers and a flotilla of seventeen destroyers, together with submarines and torpedo boats. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Was it possible so slight an antagonist could engulf the battle cruiser? The Cruise of the Dry Dock The flagship of the victorious admiral, Sir Frederick Sturdee, was the modern battle cruiser Invincible. America's War for Humanity McClure saw it, too, at the same moment—-a giant German battle cruiser lying broadside to the harbor entrance and every gun belching forth fire at the allied fleet outside! The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet The enemy were still maintaining their distance, and I decided, at 12:20 P.M., to attack with the two battle cruisers and the Glasgow. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 With him were two battle cruisers, the Invincible and the Inflexible, three armored cruisers, the Carnovan, the Kent and the Cornwall. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War The giant battle cruiser Marlborough, of 27,500 tons, had been badly damaged, as had the Lion and other vessels. The Boy Allies at Jutland At the end of this time the German armored cruiser Bluecher was at the bottom of the sea and two of the German battle cruisers had been damaged. America's War for Humanity McClure's right hand groped for the torpedo button as he sighted on the German battle cruiser. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet Shortly afterward speed was eased to twenty-four knots and the battle cruisers were ordered to turn together, bringing them into line ahead, with the Invincible leading. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 The conditions surrounding this battle were ideal for illustrating the functions of battle cruisers. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Four battle cruisers had been sent to the bottom. The Boy Allies at Jutland Two of Vice-Admiral Beatty's ships were seriously damaged, namely, the giant battle cruiser Lion, which was Sir David's flagship, and the torpedo boat destroyer Meteor, one of the largest and fastest of this class afloat. America's War for Humanity That is a Queen Mary type of battle cruiser. The Secrets of the German War Office In accordance with my instructions, the Glasgow, Kent, and Cornwall at once went in chase of these ships; the Carnarvon, whose speed was insufficient to overtake them, closed the battle cruisers. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 As a result the battle cruiser type of ship attained great popularity. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War The Glasgow, Albert and the Victoria, the former a battle cruiser and the latter two torpedo boats. The Boy Allies at Jutland The sinking of the battle cruisers Irresistible, Ocean and Bouvet was the heaviest loss sustained by the Allies since the war began. America's War for Humanity Slowly the big battle cruiser got under way. The Boy Allies under Two Flags In order to effect this, I expect we will have to postpone the building of some of our large dreadnaughts and battle cruisers, which could not be in service for three years anyhow. Letters of Franklin K. Lane At 8.52 A. M., as we had closed within 20,000 yards of the rear ship, the battle cruisers maneuvered so that guns would bear and the Lion fired a single shot which fell short. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Yes; those, with a dozen battle cruisers and a score of torpedo boats, comprise the main fleet. The Boy Allies at Jutland On the same day, March 18, the British battle cruiser Inflexible and the French battleship Gaulois were put out of commission temporarily by the fire of the Turkish forts. America's War for Humanity Men shouted and yelled, calling words of encouragement and advice to the fellow sailors aboard the British battle cruiser, forgetting their voices could not be heard. The Boy Allies under Two Flags And so we warped into harbour, through the boom and past the lightships, to join the crowd of transports and battle cruisers lying off this muddled city—the city of wonderful colour, Alexandria. At Suvla Bay Being the notes and sketches of scenes, characters and adventures of the Dardanelles campaign, made by John Hargrave ("White Fox") while serving with the 32nd field ambulance, X division, Mediterranean expeditionary force, during the great war. Among the ships completed are fifteen battleships, six battle cruisers, seven scout cruisers, twenty-seven destroyers, and sixty-one submarines. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War From the shelter of the larger ships advanced the battle cruisers. The Boy Allies at Jutland The great German battle cruiser Moltke, one of the finest ships of its kind afloat, was destroyed in the engagement. America's War for Humanity The enemy were still maintaining their distance, and I decided at 12.20 P. M. to attack, with the two battle cruisers and the Glasgow. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War The British battle cruisers Indefatigable and Invincible were the next most powerful, in the order named, and the other German vessels were by far superior to the British. The Boy Allies at Jutland The battle cruisers circled around, and in ten minutes the Koln went to the bottom. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Then the three battle cruisers advanced; and as the battle opened, far back came the battleship Marlborough, hurrying to join in the struggle. The Boy Allies at Jutland Thus had the three light battle cruisers of the British—the vessels that had shown the way—been disposed of. The Boy Allies at Jutland The battle cruiser Invincible suddenly sprang into a sheet of flame and parted in half. The Boy Allies at Jutland I give you my word that I saw one German dreadnaught, two battle cruisers and four cruisers sunk with my own eyes. The Boy Allies at Jutland |
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