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Revision as of 23:42, 2 August 2009
Deflection is an ambiguous term in many sources covering the World War I period, especially British ones owing to the twisted etymology of the word.
Be careful when contemporary British sources use the word "deflection", as it might mean either speed-across or lateral aim-off depending on the context.
| When a British source says... | ...it means |
|---|---|
| "Deflection" | (ambiguous) |
| "Gun Deflection" | Lateral Aim-off |
| "Sight Deflection" | Lateral Aim-off |
| "Dumaresq Deflection" | Speed-across |
