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Taking into consideration only the field artillery, the longest cannon range of the Napoleonic era was of 1,800 meters, reached by a 12 pound smoothbore gun (caliber 121 millimeters) firing with its maximum elevation.

When the Civil War broke out, the Union had at disposal the 3 inches gun and the Parrot's 10 pound gun, both rifled, whose ranges went beyond 4 kilometers. But the maximum range was that of over 10 kilometers, reached by Parrot's rifled siege cannons of 100, 200 and 300 pounds.

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Who was the composer of the famous song in 1812?

The famous "1812 Overture" was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Completed in 1880, it commemorates Russia's defense against Napoleon's invasion in 1812. The work is renowned for its powerful orchestration, including the use of cannon fire and church bells, which contribute to its dramatic effect.


What advantages did the union have when the war began?

Much bigger population from which to recruit armies. Traditional advantage in artillery, including new rifled cannon Industrial capability - access to all kinds of war-supplies More railroad mileage - whole armies could move by train Big enough navy to blockade Southern coast Most talented President the Americans ever had


Why did the North have an advantage over the South in the Civil War?

Much bigger population from which to recruit armies. Traditional advantage in artillery, including new rifled cannon Industrial capability - access to all kinds of war-supplies More railroad mileage - whole armies could move by train Big enough navy to blockade Southern coast Most talented President the Americans ever had


Why didn't the confederates win the civil war?

Because of these overwhelming Union advantages: Much bigger population from which to recruit armies. Traditional advantage in artillery, including new rifled cannon Industrial capability - access to all kinds of war-supplies More railroad mileage - whole armies could move by train Big enough navy to blockade Southern coast Most talented President the Americans ever had

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