by Grahame Long, Curator of History
Deathly Blasts by the Thousands: Advancements in Small Arms Technology,
1860-1865. Efficiency, cost, accuracy, and power were elements critical
to the development of small arms in the mid-19th century. While attempts
to "build a better mousetrap" often failed, others proved devastatingly
effective. Advancements in armaments technology leading up to and
during the Civil War instituted a new age of modern warfare and produced
weapons more damaging than anyone had previously imagined. Rifled
muskets with Minié balls, reliable revolvers, and the advent of metal
cartridges all marked a decisive movement away from traditional armed
conflict and into a far more devastating form of fighting. Join curator
of history, Grahame Long, for the last presentation in our Civil War
curator lecture series and learn more about mid-19th advancements in
weaponry.
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