November 5th Video Discussion: The Battle of the Crater

Something went wrong with the detonation and it did much less damage than expected.
The only problem in the detonation was that the fuse burned out at a splice so that it did not happen at the expected time. The fuze was fixed and the explosion, when it occurred, was- if anything- even more damaging than expected. In summary, technically the mine was successful, it was the follow-up assault that went wrong.
Incidentally, in the video, Mr. Green alludes to the innovative ventilation system. In fact, using fires and canvas barriers for mine ventilation was an established practice.
 
I apologize but I need to postpone our video discussion until next Monday. I just got called to a Mummers Parade meeting tomorrow night. ‘‘Tis the season!!!

JerseyBart
 
I didn't see the postponement, but I got held up and wasn't able to check in last night, so just as well! See you all next Monday!
 
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