Civil War Inventions?
During the Civil War, were grenades invented? I know ironclads, rapid firing guns, and some other things were (it would be helpful if you could list those too), but I was wondering if it was true that grenades were a Civil War invention.
Helpful answers would be appreciated. Thanks to everyone who answers, though.
grenades were not a Civil War invention. The Chinese has been using them for a long time. The Gatling gun however was brought to Lincolns attention near the end of the war.Also the rebels were fond of placing floating torpedo type bombs in rivers etc.Also popular were repeating rifles that were starting to replace the single shot muskets.These became the weapon of choice of-the Calvary, especially when fighting dismounted.Many had to purchase these on their own.The turret gun was built for the one gun boats like the Monitor and Merrimack.Rifled cannon, and muskets were used during this war, rendering forts like Pulaski( stone built) to be useless.
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