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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War by Frederick A. Talbot: All things considered, the dirigible is regarded as an
impracticable acquisition to a fleet, except in the eyes of the
Germans, who have been induced to place implicit reliance upon
their monsters. The gullible Teuton public confidently believes
that their Dreadnoughts of the air will complete the destruction
of the British fleet, but responsible persons know full well that
they will not play such a part, but must be reserved for
scouting. Hitherto, in naval operations, mosquito water-craft,
such as torpedo-boats, have been employed in this service. But
these swift vessels suffer from one serious disability. The
range of vision is necessarily limited, and a slight mist hanging
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