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"Guns" (artillery/cannons/field piece) were hauled by horses until WW1 (1914-1918). For distant movement(s), Guns were transported by railroad or ship.

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Where did the American troops get their cannons from that helped them force the British to leave?

American troops acquired their cannons from various sources, most notably from the captured British forts and through the efforts of revolutionary leaders like Henry Knox, who transported artillery from Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. Additionally, they received support and supplies from foreign allies such as France and Spain. These cannons played a crucial role in key battles, ultimately helping to force British troops to evacuate cities like Boston in 1776.


Who captured British weapons at Fort Ticonderoga and took cannons to Washington on a sled?

Colonel Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys captured the British weapons at Fort Ticonderoga during the American Revolutionary War. Colonel Henry Knox then transported the captured cannons to Boston on sledges, where they were subsequently used to fortify Dorchester Heights and force the British to evacuate the city.


Were there cannons at the Battle of Hastings?

no, cannons and gunpowder only appeared in Europe in the 1300s.


Who was with Henry Knox when they brought the cannons from fort Ticonderoga to Boston?

Henry Knox was accompanied by a small group of soldiers and teamsters when he transported the cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. Among them were several members of the Continental Army, including artillerymen and other volunteers who assisted in the arduous journey through challenging terrain in the winter of 1775-1776. This operation was critical in helping to fortify Boston against British forces.


Who is napoleon in the civil war?

In the American Civil War, there were widely used Artillery Cannons that were known as Napoleon Cannons. The proper name for these cannons were the 12 Pound Cannons, due to the fact they were designed to fire shots that weighed 12 pounds.

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