Show Atlantic Squadron x to to Begin Series of Defense Maneuvers N v YORK R. R I I. I Aug 16 The The Atlantic lc fleet virtually In Its full war strength began today todar a series of de defensive defensive de- de maneuvers In the waters off oft Block Island t The problems to be worked out have ha drawn from the tho lessons of bf the European war adapted to the defense of ot the north Atlantic coast and have been arranged to embrace a a. general war ar game which will continue a a. week cek The torpedo boat destroyers hn have hava bt been n painted with alternate black k and white squares square Naval experts believe bellee this will break up the contour of or the vessels and cause an Illusion an as to distance which would be of ot assistance assistance assistance assist assist- ance to the destroyers in battle batlle |