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Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816

PART IX
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He then proceeds to elaborate it in two detailed plans of attack--one from to-leeward and the other from to-windward.

It was the latter he meant to make if possible.

He calls it 'the intended attack,' and it accords with the opening enunciation.

The organisation is triple, but no special function is assigned to the reserve squadron.

The actual attack on the enemy's rear is to be made by Collingwood, while Nelson with his own division and the reserve is to cover him.


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