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Civil War Cannons: A Closer Look at the Brooke Rifle in Action
The 15-inch Brooke rifle was one of the most powerful artillery pieces of the Civil War. Designed for coastal defense, it could fire massive projectiles with devastating impact. Watch as this ...
Civil War era came alive this weekend at the living history re-enactment at Fort Kearny State Historical Park.
Don Cheadle's War Machine donned many different armors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, some better than others.
Explore Civil War history at Castlerock Museum on July 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy reenactors, artillery replicas, and period ...
During the American Revolution, Louisiana — which was then under Spanish rule — played a significant role in supporting the ...
On Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Castlerock Museum in Alma will host a special program with reenactors from the ...
Bakels said the Seminoles' tactic was to fall back, luring the soldiers into a trap. Then, according to accounts of the ...
American Civil War era cannon fires during a reenactment. Shown are union soldier reenactors being the gun crew for the 10lb Parrott rifle cannon.
"Buy on the cannons and sell on the trumpets" is the old Wall Street saying when it comes to international wars. Based on the current Middle East conflict, maybe it should be updated to "sell on ...
By the end of the period, however, heavier cannon were able to pierce hulls and in 1501 Vasco da Gama sank three Indian vessels by gunfire. Thus their lethal effectiveness was proved.
During the re-enactment, which was organised by the English Civil War Society, in association with Chippenham Town Council, soldiers fired muskets.