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There are two main types of cannon, muzzle-loading and breach-loading.
Muzzle-loading cannons were the great majority of Civil War artillery. They could be very small, down to a brass cannon with a capacity of 3 pounds of shot. More commonly they were made of iron and fired about 12 or 18 pounds of shot. These cannon were pulled by horses or mules and weighed 1,000 to 2,000 pounds. The larger cannon could have rifled barrels but most were smoothbore.
Muzzle loading cannon could fire several types of load:
Solid shot - a big round iron ball made to smash through things.
Fused - a hollow iron ball filled with powder and with a fuse coming out of a tiny hole, made to explode a certain distance away.
Percussive - made to explode on impact, great for the movies but actually the least used kind of shell.
Canister - a bag or can filled with hundreds of small shot. A horrifying killing weapon.
Breach loading cannon use a brass shell with the powder and shot all together. They can have a smooth bore or rifled bore. The shot is usually percussive but could be solid shot also. Breach loaders are more accurate, can be fired much faster and with smaller crews. The shells are more expensive and they require better steel.
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What German cannons were used in World War 1?
The Germans used a variety of cannons in WW 1.
What wepins did they youse in the French and Indian War?
During the French and Indian War, both the British and French forces primarily used firearms such as muskets, including the British Brown Bess musket and the French Charleville musket. Artillery pieces, like cannons and mortars, were also employed in sieges and open-field battles. Additionally, native tribes and colonial militias utilized bows and arrows, as well as various forms of melee weapons. The war saw a mix of traditional European military tactics and indigenous warfare strategies.
What event triggered the French and Indian War?
the indians kicked the french and used ceremonies to use spirit animals to hate the french.
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.
How many cannons were used at the Battle of Bordino?
587
What cannons were used most in the civil war?
The primary cannon used was the French made M1857 12 Pounder "Napoleon"
What kind of weapons did the Confederates use?
The Confederates used Bowie knives, rifles, cannons, and carbines.
Are cemetery cannons military cannons?
Yes because these cannons are used to salute military soldiers that are not alive.
What weapons were used by the union in the American Civil War?
cannons cannons
What German cannons were used in World War 1?
The Germans used a variety of cannons in WW 1.
What side of the Civil War used cannons?
Both sides in the US civil War used cannons.
What wepins did they youse in the French and Indian War?
During the French and Indian War, both the British and French forces primarily used firearms such as muskets, including the British Brown Bess musket and the French Charleville musket. Artillery pieces, like cannons and mortars, were also employed in sieges and open-field battles. Additionally, native tribes and colonial militias utilized bows and arrows, as well as various forms of melee weapons. The war saw a mix of traditional European military tactics and indigenous warfare strategies.
What was the monetary for the French in the French and Indian War?
The french Franc was used from 1360 - 2002, where in 2002 they adopted the Euro.
What kind of weapons did they use in the battle of Shiloh?
In the Battle of Shiloh, most infantrymen carried muskets and/or calibers. Cannons were used as well.
What kind of weapons did the pirates use?
they used cannons knives and guns.
What kind of equipment was used in the World War 1?
Guns (machine) with knifes on the end. Also and they had cannons. Also they had aeroplanes :) :D X
What type of weapons did pirates use?
They used cannons and other types of guns.
