[Turn] Zhang Liyuan: Fighting at the End of the World "Furious Sea Fighting" and the navy in the early 19th century

Raphael 2021-10-22 14:30:56

[About the author] Zhang Liyuan, born in Hangzhou, born in 1984, graduated from the Department of Architecture (Bachelor) of Zhejiang University in 2008, and graduated from the AA School of Architecture (AA School of Architecture) in London with a major in Architecture and Urban Design (Master) in 2013. Now he is Professional architect. As a hobby, he studies modern Chinese naval history. He is the author of "The Yellow Dragon Banner on the Tyne" (Sanlian Bookstore, 2020). He published the translation of "Thirty Years in the Chinese Navy-Memoirs of De Leer", "He chose China-the personal experience of the Dadonggou naval battle, the biography of Ma Jifen, a member of the Beiyang Navy", etc., and served as the CCTV documentary "Jiawu" Military adviser.

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Extended Reading
  • Lewis 2022-04-20 09:01:23

    The so-called warrior.

  • Marques 2022-03-23 09:01:30

    Take it together with the "Battleship" special commentary for better effect

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World quotes

  • Capt. Jack Aubrey: England is under threat of invasion, and though we be on the far side of the world, this ship is our home. This ship *is* England.

  • Capt. Jack Aubrey: Right lads, now, I know there's not a faint heart among you, and I know you're as anxious as I am to get into close action. But we must bring them right up beside us before we spring this trap. That will test our nerve, and discipline will count just as much as courage. The Acheron is a tough nut to crack... more than twice our guns, more than twice our numbers, and they will sell their lives dearly. Topmen, your handling of the sheets to be lubberly and un-navy like. Until the signal calls, you're to spill the wind from our sails, this will bring us almost to a complete stop. Gun crews, you must run out and tie down in double quick time. With the rear wheels removed, you've gained elevation. and without recoil, there'll be no chance for re-load, so gun captains, that gives you one shot from the lardboard battery... one shot only. You'll fire for her mainmast. Much will depend on your accuracy... however... even crippled, she will still be dangerous, like a wounded beast. Captain Howard and the marines will sweep their weather deck with swivel gun and musket fire from the tops. They'll try and even the odds for us before we board. They mean to take us as a prize.

    [all chuckling]

    Capt. Jack Aubrey: And we are worth more to them undamaged. Their greed... will be their downfall. England is under threat of invasion, and though we be on the far side of the world, this ship is our home. This ship, is England. So it's every hand to his rope or gun, quick's the word and sharp's the action. After all... surprise is on our side.

    Crew: Huzzah, huzzah!