- The first form of a submarine were called the Turtle of the American Turtle
- It was invented in 1775 by a an American Patriot David Bushnell
- It was used to attach explosive charges to British ship
- It was called a Turtle because it's shape practically resembled a turtle
Andrew and Kyles Rev. War Project
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Submarines
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Battles
A few battles of the Revolutionary war are listed here:
- Battles of Lexington and Concord-4/19/1775
- Battle of Bunker(Breeds) Hill-6/16/1775
- Battle of Fort Washington-11/16/1776
- Battle of Saratoga(Freeman's Farm)-9/19/1777
- Battle of Saratoga(Bemis Heights)-10/7/1777
- Battle of King's Mountain-10/7/1780
- Battle of Yorktown-10/9/1781
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Formations
Most armies fought in formations.
There are tons of formations and many of them were used in different situations. For example, in the middle of a enemy bayonet charge the squad would form into a tight wedge. When firing, the squad would spread out.
Sometimes soldiers might leave their squads to reatreat or to reform themselves.
Some armies never used formations, they stayed together but in a disorganized way.
As you can see formations were important to most armies.
There are tons of formations and many of them were used in different situations. For example, in the middle of a enemy bayonet charge the squad would form into a tight wedge. When firing, the squad would spread out.
Sometimes soldiers might leave their squads to reatreat or to reform themselves.
Some armies never used formations, they stayed together but in a disorganized way.
As you can see formations were important to most armies.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Some Facts...
-Brown Bess and Charlevilles are muskets
-Muskets were the main weapons of the war
-A musket is a "old" rifle that takes gunpowder cartriges and shoots metal balls
-Muskets were the main weapons of the war
-A musket is a "old" rifle that takes gunpowder cartriges and shoots metal balls
Weapons
Brown Bess-Common gun of war, very effective
Charleville-French musket, used towards the end of the war
Pennsylvania Rifle-Used as a sniper in the war. First complete American rifle
Bayonet-One of the most effective dangerous weapons, used for up close combats
Pistols- Used by calvalry officers
Swords-Usually made in Europe, also used by officers
Cannons-Supported infantry
Charleville-French musket, used towards the end of the war
Pennsylvania Rifle-Used as a sniper in the war. First complete American rifle
Bayonet-One of the most effective dangerous weapons, used for up close combats
Pistols- Used by calvalry officers
Swords-Usually made in Europe, also used by officers
Cannons-Supported infantry
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