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 == Usage in battles ==
-<!-- ''La Combattante, despite its classification, is closer to a corvette or escort-destroyer than a proper destroyer. This ship is meant to be played as a support vessel, engaging and easily destroying enemy Coastal Vessels. With its four 4 inch guns firing every 3.6 seconds, you can one-shot many Coastal Vessels using its potent SAP shell. To make this easier, make sure to turn off "Turret Ranging Shot" in your Options menu and single fire your main guns to make adjustments after each shot. This will increase your chances of dispatching an enemy torpedo boat. Here are the Key Points to remember that will guarantee better performance in battle using La Combattante:
+La Combattante, despite its classification, is closer to a corvette or escort-destroyer than a proper destroyer. This ship is meant to be played as a support vessel, engaging and easily destroying enemy Coastal Vessels. With its four 4 inch guns firing every 3.6 seconds, you can one-shot many Coastal Vessels using its potent SAP shell. To make this easier, make sure to turn off "Turret Ranging Shot" in your Options menu and single fire your main guns to make adjustments after each shot. This will increase your chances of dispatching an enemy torpedo boat. Here are the Key Points to remember that will guarantee better performance in battle using La Combattante:
-Key Point 1: Prioritise Coastal Vessel
+'''Key Point 1: Prioritise Coastal Vessel'''
 This vessel's bread-and-butter is blowing enemy speed boats out of the water. Your rapid-firing 4-inch guns will do quick work of most opponents, while your powerful secondary armaments will give you cover against air targets and other Coastal Vessels while you focus on your main target. Your 40mm Bofors, Pom-Pom, and 20mm Oerlikons will save you from unexpected threats. However, your slow speed, lack of armour, and all around low-survivability makes you a very easy target for regular Destroyers and Light Cruisers which sport heavy guns and ticker armour.
-Key Point 2: Attack Capture Zones Closer to the Coastal Spawns
+'''Key Point 2: Attack Capture Zones Closer to the Coastal Spawns'''
 Once you handled the initial wave of Coastal Vessels, move into the Capture Zone and secure it. This is an easy way to gain SL and RP. Your firepower will also allow you to fend off successive waves of enemy torpedo boats after you captured the point. Your secondaries will also blast away any aeroplanes looking to attack your teammates.
-Key Point 3: Lay in Ambush Using Cover to Strike Unsuspecting Destroyers
+'''Key Point 3: Lay in Ambush Using Cover to Strike Unsuspecting Destroyers'''
 Needless to say, your slow speed and lack of armour puts you at a great disadvantage against regular Destroyers. Avoid engaging those, especially if they are of a higher BR, and stick to small islands to hide yourself. Once you spot an enemy vessel already engaging a friendly, this is your time to pounce and strike. Use your quick rate of fire to hit your enemy's ammunition magazine or, if you can't penetrate its armour, to disable modules such as the Battle Bridge, Main Guns, or Engine/Funnel. While in theory you should avoid brawls, however, if this is part of an ambush, don't hesitate to go flank ahead and use your four torpedoes to swiftly destroy your prey. Remember, if you want to win in this ship against better opponents, surprise is the key.
-Key Point 4: Avoid Open Waters
+'''Key Point 4: Avoid Open Waters'''
 Following from Key Point 3, your ship is NOT survivable, and as such, you need to have islands and cover in case an engagement goes poorly so you may retreat and repair in a safe spot. Avoid Capture Points in open waters and areas with no cover. When you spawn, sail at best speed to the area of the map that is populated by islands. This is your ideal hunting ground, where you can lay in wait for an unsuspecting enemy.
-Conclusion: Use La Combattante as a predatory animal; prey on small Coastal Vessels and ambush larger Destroyers. Beware of the dead zone for your main guns when aiming straight on.''
+'''''Conclusion:''''' ''Use La Combattante as a predatory animal; prey on small Coastal Vessels and ambush larger Destroyers''. Beware of the dead zone for your main guns when aiming straight on.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
-<!-- ''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don't try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
+<!-- ''La Combattante, despite its classification, is closer to a corvette or escort-destroyer than a proper destroyer. This ship is meant to be played as a support vessel, engaging and easily destroying enemy Coastal Vessels. With its four 4 inch guns firing every 3.6 seconds, you can one-shot many Coastal Vessels using its potent SAP shell. To make this easier, make sure to turn off "Turret Ranging Shot" in your Options menu and single fire your main guns to make adjustments after each shot. This will increase your chances of dispatching an enemy torpedo boat. Here are the Key Points to remember that will guarantee better performance in battle using La Combattante:
-'''Key Point 1: Prioritise Coastal Vessel'''
+Key Point 1: Prioritise Coastal Vessel
 This vessel's bread-and-butter is blowing enemy speed boats out of the water. Your rapid-firing 4-inch guns will do quick work of most opponents, while your powerful secondary armaments will give you cover against air targets and other Coastal Vessels while you focus on your main target. Your 40mm Bofors, Pom-Pom, and 20mm Oerlikons will save you from unexpected threats. However, your slow speed, lack of armour, and all around low-survivability makes you a very easy target for regular Destroyers and Light Cruisers which sport heavy guns and ticker armour.
-'''Key Point 2: Attack Capture Zones Closer to the Coastal Spawns'''
+Key Point 2: Attack Capture Zones Closer to the Coastal Spawns
 Once you handled the initial wave of Coastal Vessels, move into the Capture Zone and secure it. This is an easy way to gain SL and RP. Your firepower will also allow you to fend off successive waves of enemy torpedo boats after you captured the point. Your secondaries will also blast away any aeroplanes looking to attack your teammates.
-'''Key Point 3: Lay in Ambush Using Cover to Strike Unsuspecting Destroyers'''
+Key Point 3: Lay in Ambush Using Cover to Strike Unsuspecting Destroyers
 Needless to say, your slow speed and lack of armour puts you at a great disadvantage against regular Destroyers. Avoid engaging those, especially if they are of a higher BR, and stick to small islands to hide yourself. Once you spot an enemy vessel already engaging a friendly, this is your time to pounce and strike. Use your quick rate of fire to hit your enemy's ammunition magazine or, if you can't penetrate its armour, to disable modules such as the Battle Bridge, Main Guns, or Engine/Funnel. While in theory you should avoid brawls, however, if this is part of an ambush, don't hesitate to go flank ahead and use your four torpedoes to swiftly destroy your prey. Remember, if you want to win in this ship against better opponents, surprise is the key.
-'''Key Point 4: Avoid Open Waters'''
+Key Point 4: Avoid Open Waters
 Following from Key Point 3, your ship is NOT survivable, and as such, you need to have islands and cover in case an engagement goes poorly so you may retreat and repair in a safe spot. Avoid Capture Points in open waters and areas with no cover. When you spawn, sail at best speed to the area of the map that is populated by islands. This is your ideal hunting ground, where you can lay in wait for an unsuspecting enemy.
-'''''Conclusion:''''' ''Use La Combattante as a predatory animal; prey on small Coastal Vessels and ambush larger Destroyers''. Beware of the dead zone for your main guns when aiming straight on.
+Conclusion: Use La Combattante as a predatory animal; prey on small Coastal Vessels and ambush larger Destroyers. Beware of the dead zone for your main guns when aiming straight on.''
 === Pros and cons ===
 <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
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 '''Key Point 2: Attack Capture Zones Closer to the Coastal Spawns'''
-Once you handled the initial wave of Coastal Vessels, move into the capture and secure it. This is an easy way to gain SL and RP. Your firepower will also allow you to fend off successive waves of enemy torpedo boats after you captured the point. Your secondaries will also blast away any aeroplanes looking to attack your teammates.
+Once you handled the initial wave of Coastal Vessels, move into the Capture Zone and secure it. This is an easy way to gain SL and RP. Your firepower will also allow you to fend off successive waves of enemy torpedo boats after you captured the point. Your secondaries will also blast away any aeroplanes looking to attack your teammates.
 '''Key Point 3: Lay in Ambush Using Cover to Strike Unsuspecting Destroyers'''

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don't try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don't try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''
+La Combattante, despite its classification, is closer to a corvette or escort-destroyer than a proper destroyer. This ship is meant to be played as a support vessel, engaging and easily destroying enemy Coastal Vessels. With its four 4 inch guns firing every 3.6 seconds, you can one-shot many Coastal Vessels using its potent SAP shell. To make this easier, make sure to turn off "Turret Ranging Shot" in your Options menu and single fire your main guns to make adjustments after each shot. This will increase your chances of dispatching an enemy torpedo boat. Here are the Key Points to remember that will guarantee better performance in battle using La Combattante:
 === Pros and cons ===

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 === Pros and cons ===
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-''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
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		+	\| about = French bluewater destroyer '''La Combattante'''
		+	\| usage = coastal Motor Gun Boat
		+	\| link = La Combattante P730
		+	}}
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 == Description ==
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-'''La Combattante''' was originally a British Hunt-class destroyer, ''HMS Haldon'', laid down in January 1941. While still in the shipyard, her hull was damaged during a German air raid in March 1941. In 1942, after the ship's construction was completed, she was transferred to the Free French Navy and renamed ''La Combattante''. On her first combat duty, a convoy escort through the English Channel, she rescued the crew of a Liberty ship that had struck a mine. In 1944, she and the frigate HMS Rowley engaged German torpedo boats, leading to the sinking of [[S-147]]. About three weeks later, she had a similar encounter, sinking S-141. In the summer of 1944, the destroyer participated in Operation Neptune, during which she destroyed several coastal batteries with artillery fire. Her fate was sealed on 23 February 1945, when she struck a mine while patrolling the English Channel, sinking shortly thereafter with the loss of 117 crew members.
+'''La Combattante''' was originally a British Hunt-class destroyer, HMS ''Haldon'', laid down in January 1941. While still in the shipyard, her hull was damaged during a German air raid in March 1941. In 1942, after the ship's construction was completed, she was transferred to the Free French Navy and renamed ''La Combattante''. On her first combat duty, a convoy escort through the English Channel, she rescued the crew of a Liberty ship that had struck a mine. In 1944, she and the frigate HMS ''Rowley'' engaged German torpedo boats, leading to the sinking of [[S-147]]. About three weeks later, she had a similar encounter, sinking S-141. In the summer of 1944, the destroyer participated in Operation Neptune, during which she destroyed several coastal batteries with artillery fire. Her fate was sealed on 23 February 1945, when she struck a mine while patrolling the English Channel, sinking shortly thereafter with the loss of 117 crew members.
 Introduced in [[Update "Kings of Battle"]], '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a slow destroyer with a low crew count and no hull armour. Consequently, she is unable to exchange fire with other destroyers or move quickly enough to avoid danger. The key to using this vessel effectively is to be on the offensive, landing the first shots in order to win exchanges with her superior armament before the enemy can respond. ''La Combattante'' is most effective when staying near the coast and engaging enemy boats attempting to capture objectives. If an enemy destroyer is approaching, it is advisable to form a group with friendly vessels before deciding to engage.

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 '''La Combattante''' was originally a British Hunt-class destroyer, ''HMS Haldon'', laid down in January 1941. While still in the shipyard, her hull was damaged during a German air raid in March 1941. In 1942, after the ship's construction was completed, she was transferred to the Free French Navy and renamed ''La Combattante''. On her first combat duty, a convoy escort through the English Channel, she rescued the crew of a Liberty ship that had struck a mine. In 1944, she and the frigate HMS Rowley engaged German torpedo boats, leading to the sinking of [[S-147]]. About three weeks later, she had a similar encounter, sinking S-141. In the summer of 1944, the destroyer participated in Operation Neptune, during which she destroyed several coastal batteries with artillery fire. Her fate was sealed on 23 February 1945, when she struck a mine while patrolling the English Channel, sinking shortly thereafter with the loss of 117 crew members.
-Introduced in [[Update "Kings of Battle"]], '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a slow destroyer with a low crew count and no hull armour. Consequently, she is unable to exchange fire with other destroyers or move quickly enough to avoid danger. The key to using this vessel effectively is to be on the offensive, landing the first shots in order to win exchanges with her superior armament before the enemy can respond. ''La Combattante'' is most effective when staying near the coast and engaging enemy light boats attempting to capture objectives. If an enemy destroyer is approaching, it is advisable to form a group with friendly vessels before deciding to engage.
+Introduced in [[Update "Kings of Battle"]], '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a slow destroyer with a low crew count and no hull armour. Consequently, she is unable to exchange fire with other destroyers or move quickly enough to avoid danger. The key to using this vessel effectively is to be on the offensive, landing the first shots in order to win exchanges with her superior armament before the enemy can respond. ''La Combattante'' is most effective when staying near the coast and engaging enemy boats attempting to capture objectives. If an enemy destroyer is approaching, it is advisable to form a group with friendly vessels before deciding to engage.
 == General info ==

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