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Second Battle of Bull Run
The Model 1857 12-pounder
By Gustav PersonAmong the historic inventory of the United States Army’s artillery weapons, few pieces have enjoyed a more predominant role or reputation than the Model 1857 12-pounder gun-howitzer, which became a mainstay of the Federal artillery during the Civil War. Read more