France pursues major naval expansion in 1900s plan
The report outlines France’s naval buildup with twelve 4.1 inch guns and numerous anti aircraft arms for new cruisers, two aircraft carriers nearing completion, and a broader fleet including battleships, destroyers, and submarines. It cites comparisons with Germany and mentions seven heavy battleships and a large submarine program as part of a global race for naval supremacy.
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Sumoarines
Wallis River
Rly
Pabmertien
Germany
France
Guise
Jean Bart
Shille
Dunkerque
Strasbourg
Jutland
Fresch, Naval
Keach
Cradt
Chateaurenault
Heaured
Gutlesheratt Bat Ferlgs
al- Ugh
Italy
Eampire
Italy's Navy Modernisation and Expansion Plans
Italy outlines a vast rearmament program including four 35,000 ton battleships four modernised battleships 18 cruisers and 100 destroyers plus submarines to bolster its Mediterranean force. The plan emphasizes high speed surface craft and efficient construction highlighting trials and upgrades to Con di Cavour Giulio Cesare and other vessels while noting limited naval operations outside the Mediterranean and a shift away from aircraft carriers.
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Weainieg Iigh
Mary
Tly
Mediterranean
Hax Siwuyn
Allan Fimpire
Italy
Tealy
Mike
Hat
Msnion
Cavour
Giulio Cesare
Lebaut
Cruiaera
Tagatier
Rome
James
Unita
la Rave
Whilolr
Raya
Radio of Opera
Thaly
Uta Apne
Soviet Naval Buildup Report Describes Baltic Fleet Strength
A 1930s intelligence survey outlines Soviet plans and perceived strengths including 36,000-ton battleships, 23,000-ton battleships, aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, torpedo boats, and submarines. It notes reliance on Baltic forces, German and Japanese assessments, and questions about actual capability versus proclaimed numbers. It mentions three 9,000-ton cruisers and two 35,000-ton battleships laid down in 1937-38, with doubts about trained officers and resources to match major powers.
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Edhypus
Grasa
Boviet
Boviet Tor
U.S.A
Rawele
Atrac
Leningrad
Baylet Crutacen
Amerson Waval
Ruaire
Powell
Germany Rearms as War Ends With Massive Naval Build Up
A fragmented report outlines Germany's postwar naval state and future plans. It notes about two 85,000 ton battleships launched by the navy, a heavily armed fleet including 34 destroyers, 12 torpedo boats, 10 escort vessels, 14 scout torpedo boats, 39 minelayers, and numerous submarines and auxiliary ships. The document mentions damaged ships, captured vessels, and anticipated ship completions and armaments, signaling a significant expansion of Germany’s naval power despite wartime devastation.
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Ater
Naz
Germany
Rooter
Trainice
Len &B
Santor
He Balle
Sellanogua
Alx Depot
Povenaes Pattol
Althowen
Lee
Cer
Naga
Degreyers Anc Staan
Vfbf
Marri
von Wer
Wweire
Wireless Operators School Opens at Matboulay Technical College
The Minister for Ai IM Fairbairn announced the first of a series of wireless operators courses at Matboulay Technical College begins Monday with 50 trainees. Training expands facilities under the Empire Air Training Scheme to continually run large batches, with courses at Point Cook and Matboulay. Applicants will be interviewed in coming weeks, then proceed to intensive training at Point Cook or Anderieke for aviation radio and equipment handling.
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Fairbairn
Matboulay Technical College
Point Cook
Reifuue
Victoria
Ani
Kovatt Akyoup
Biuprioka
Imei UI
Aly
Aly Victoria Bintracks
Matbourne
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Unda
HADIO
Preashl Bing
Aalebairn
Altmaluch
Isae
Courret
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