A Tactics Lesson from the Master Tactician
During WW2 Cmdr John Thach USN, the inventor of the 'Thach Weave' tactic, made some films to instruct new pilots. Here is one of them in three parts from Youtube. Sadly, it is not the one about the 'Thach Weave'. Later John Thach went on to become an expert in using aircraft in anti-submarine warfare and finished his career as a 4-star admiral. The US Navy named a ship after him.
Last edited by Naharaht; 02-25-2015 at 13:19.
Here is part 2.
Finally, here is part 3.
Thanks David , interesting find
Thanks David.
Hm, since good tactics should really be timeless, I'll have to watch this in detail whn I have the time later.
I actually tried out the Thatch Weave in a game & it worked!
Me too!Originally Posted by zenlizard
Another good teaching film for me to enjoy.
Thanks Dave.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
A F4F reprint with Thach as pilot would be great...
Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!
A F4F reprint with Thach as pilot would be great...
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Yes, it would be good to honour John Thach with a model.
Great idea.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
These films are a treasure!
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