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imported>Howard C. Berkowitz (New page: {{subpages}} ==Parent topics== {{r|World War II}} {{r|Royal Navy||**}} {{r|Battle of the Atlantic||**}} ==Subtopics== <!-- List topics here that are included by this topic. --> ==Other...) |
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Flower-class: A WWII Royal Navy corvette used as an ocean escort, derived from a whaling vessel, slower than some German submarines but fast enough to keep up with convoy transports; used for anti-submarine warfare as a quickly-available ship before purpose-built warships were in service; surprisingly distinguished record [e]
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Parent topics
- World War II [r]: (1931–1945) global war killing 53 million people, with the "Allies" (UK, US, Soviet Union) eventually halting aggressive expansion by the "Axis" (Nazi Germany and Japan). [e]
- Royal Navy [r]: By long naval tradition, when there is no qualifier but "Royal", the navy being discussed is that of the United Kingdom. [e]
- Battle of the Atlantic [r]: Add brief definition or description
Subtopics
- Ocean escort [r]: Add brief definition or description
- Sloop [r]: Add brief definition or description
- Corvette [r]: In modern use, a multipurpose warship intended principally for coastal use, although more like a small destroyer for patrol work than a fast attack craft; corvettes may be capable of ocean escort duty but typically have less endurance [e]