Historical Perspective: Electric cannons in the Civil War

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Historical Perspective: Electric cannons in the Civil War


A portable hydrogen generator was used to inflate observation balloons during the Civil War. (Sauk County Historical Society photo)

Over 150 years ago, America was engaged in a Civil War. The soldiers on both sides of the issues had access to many new and innovative discoveries of the day, and they were utilized by both combatants.

 

 


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