Ajax Aft Turrets Disabled
A heavy Graf Spee hit disables Ajax's X turret and jams Y turret, sharply reducing the flagship's available firepower.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1939-1939
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Charles Henry Lawrence Woodhouse Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles Henry Lawrence Woodhouse through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Charles Henry Lawrence Woodhouse, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1939
Ajax Launches Seafox Spotting Aircraft
Ajax launches its Fairey Seafox aircraft to assist observation and spotting during the engagement.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1939-1939
Ajax Launches Torpedoes at Graf Spee
Woodhouse's cruiser launches torpedoes during the close phase of the action, forcing Graf Spee to manoeuvre away.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1939-1939
Ajax Opens Six-Inch Fire on Graf Spee
Woodhouse brings HMS Ajax's six-inch guns into action as Harwood's flagship closes from a separate bearing.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1939-1939
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