📆 280 years ago, #OTD in 1744, Fyodor Ushakov was born, a prominent Russian naval commander who is considered a symbol of glory and victorious traditions of the Russian Navy.
⚔️ He took part in two Russo-Turkish wars in 1768-1774 and 1787-1792 as well as the War of the Second Coalition against France following the French Revolution. F.Ushakov is remembered to have prevailed in every engagement he participated in as the Admiral of the Russian fleet.
🛳 Giving great value to sea and fire training of his staff, F.Ushakov was a supporter of generalissimo A.Suvorov's principles of training for sailors and officers.
☝️ His innovations were among the first successful developments of naval tactics, from its "line" to maneuvering concepts.
#RussianNavy #Ushakov
⚔️ He took part in two Russo-Turkish wars in 1768-1774 and 1787-1792 as well as the War of the Second Coalition against France following the French Revolution. F.Ushakov is remembered to have prevailed in every engagement he participated in as the Admiral of the Russian fleet.
🛳 Giving great value to sea and fire training of his staff, F.Ushakov was a supporter of generalissimo A.Suvorov's principles of training for sailors and officers.
☝️ His innovations were among the first successful developments of naval tactics, from its "line" to maneuvering concepts.
#RussianNavy #Ushakov