Up to 1916, the German High Seas Fleet had been commanded by Admiral von Poul. |
Noticing that Greasy 62's centerline tank had not jettisoned, he commanded a jettison reattempt. |
Noticing that the plane's centerline tank had not jettisoned, he commanded a jettison reattempt. |
As ranking officer on the afternoon of 1 July 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg, he briefly commanded all Federal forces on the field. |
Do you think he would have commanded as much respect if he had worn different coloured contact lenses, white make-up and black eye-shadow? |
We know that in those days a ship was commanded from the quarterdeck at the ship's stern. |