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Lincoln declaring that he would defend all Union-held garrisons. It was effectively a declaration of war.

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What is a military salute featuring firing of guns?

The actual act of firing the guns is called a "Salvo".


Which change in military technology most affected the average soldier and increased the casualty rate?

The introduction of automatic firearms, such as machine guns, had a profound impact on the average soldier in increasing casualty rates. These weapons were capable of firing a large number of rounds in a short amount of time, resulting in a higher number of casualties on the battlefield. They provided a significant advantage to defenders, making it more difficult for attacking forces to advance.


Where was the opening conflict of the US Civil War?

Fort Sumter, a naval attack on the ground based Fort Sumter, is generally considered the first active engagement of the War. It is not clear who fired the first round- it was commemorated by a U.S Stamp showing a large artillery piece.( it is not clear from the sketch if this is a land-based ( Big Bertha) in the fort or a Naval Cannon. as coastal defense fortifications were intended to counter Battle ships- they often mounted Naval Guns such as Dahlgrens, Rodmans, etc. just the stuff for the Army-Navy Rivalry. there were, for example basically Naval cannon adapted to ground mounts used in Corregidor and the Concrete Battleship- Fort Drum, in the Philippines. These Guns were tested by the Army at Fort Hancock ( they had a cannon named Maximum John!) then shipped to the Philippines- this done well before war II. so it goes. it is not possible due to communications difficulties to accurately ascertain the LAST battle of the Civil War which many have been a Naval engagement- no radio telegraphy in that period.


What weapons did the Bismarck use?

The Battleship Bismarck was launched in 1939. It had 12 anti-aircaft guns, 8 15 inch SK/C guns, 2 super firing turrets, 12 L/55 guns, 16 L/83 guns, and a catapult.


What is the difference between male and female World War 1 tanks?

as far as i know, male tanks used cannons (guns firing explosive shells) and female tanks used machine guns with conventional rounds

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What kind of guns were used in the battle of fort sumter?

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Who gave the command for the union guns to return fire in defense of fort Sumter?

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What was Battery Huger in Fort Sumter?

Battery Huger was, and still is, a battery of 12-inch coastal defense guns added on to Fort Sumter for the Spanish-American War. It did not exist during the American Civil War. Battery Huger and Fort Sumter are both obsolete now, and visitors to Fort Sumter who want to see it in Civil War condition will simply have to imagine that Battery Huger is not there, as it would cost $4 million to have Battery Huger removed.


What were the attitudes of people in the region of the battle of Fort Sumter?

The people decided to seceed from the United States. They felt that this was now their land and any intrustion by ships or soldiers of the US was reason to fight. Most books tell about the firing on Fort Sumter in April 1861. However, the first shot fired in anger occured in January 1861 when the US sent a supply ship named "Star of the West" to bring food and more soldiers to Fort Sumter. The guns along the coast fired on it and the ship turned around and returned to New York.


What caused the construction of Fort Sumter?

The fort was named after General Thomas Sumter, a hero of the American Revolution. Fort Sumter was built following the Second War for Independence (War of 1812), as one of a series of fortifications on the southern U.S. coast. It was designed to house 650 men and 135 guns in three tiers of gun emplacements, although it was never filled near its full capacity.


What made the union finally choose to go to war?

Confederate guns opening-up on the Union garrison at Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbour.


Where did the US Civil War started?

The first battle was on April 12th, 1861 at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Which started the Civil War.There was no actual declaration of war, since Congress did not recognise the Confederacy as a sovereign nation. (That's also why there was no peace treaty, only an armistice.)The firing of Confederate guns on Fort Sumter is taken as the starting signal. Lincoln responded by calling for volunteer troops, which was the equivalent of declaring war.But many people feel that the opening shots of the civil war were actually fired at Harper's Ferry in 1859 by John Brown. There was no actual declaration of war, since Congress did not recognise the Confederacy as a sovereign nation. (That's also why there was no peace treaty, only an armistice.)The firing of Confederate guns on Fort Sumter is taken as the starting signal. Lincoln responded by calling for volunteer troops, which was the equivalent of declaring war.But many people feel that the opening shots of the civil war were actually fired at Harper's Ferry in 1859 by John Brown.


What is it called firing military guns in salute?

The actual act of firing the guns is called a "Salvo".


What is a military salute featuring firing of guns?

The actual act of firing the guns is called a "Salvo".


What is are the firing rate of guns?

that all depends on the gun. all guns have a different firing rate.


When was The Guns of Fort Petticoat created?

The Guns of Fort Petticoat was created in 1957-04.


What is the duration of The Guns of Fort Petticoat?

The duration of The Guns of Fort Petticoat is 1.37 hours.