Article on field artillery

[John Winn]

Moderator edit by JerseyBart at OP's request. See new article below.

 

[Noonanda]

Great article, few things to point out:
1) Confederate Case shot was originally Lead shot,but due to a lead shortage was replaced by Iron balls. the size of the Iron balls varied from shell to shell. This is what caused the Sideloader shells to be developed, as the drill bits could not drill into the iron case shot to make the powder charge cavity
2) Union Canister also used Iron balls, depending on the size of the weapon depended on the size of the iron balls.

Great read and will be sending this to a couple friends

 

[JOHN42768]

Wonderful descriptive information write up. Thanks

 

[John Winn]

Great article, few things to point out:
1) Confederate Case shot was originally Lead shot,but due to a lead shortage was replaced by Iron balls. the size of the Iron balls varied from shell to shell. This is what caused the Sideloader shells to be developed, as the drill bits could not drill into the iron case shot to make the powder charge cavity
2) Union Canister also used Iron balls, depending on the size of the weapon depended on the size of the iron balls.

Great read and will be sending this to a couple friends

Thanks. I'm really glad you liked it and will share it.

 

[John Winn]

The attached file is an article I wrote compiling basic information concerning mounted artillery batteries. I hope you find it of some use.

 

[Deleted User CS]

John. Thanks for sharing your very interesting artillery article with the forum. I find the information very useful. David.

 

[John Winn]

I've had to once again make a few edits so, as replacing the PDF seems to be a problem, if you want the most current version send me a PM with your email address and I'll send you a copy.