Trey did a phenomenal job as our tour guide when we visited the Carter House and Carnton mansion last summer. We loved our visit to Franklin and he made the history come alive!
That stave is called the Sponge Rammer. All the 6 & 12 pounder guns used fixed rounds of ammunition, meaning the powder charge was attached to the projectile. 24 pounder smoothbores on up & all rifled artillery used semi-fixed rounds, meaning the powder charge was not attached to the projectile. The increased length plus the difference in weight between the projectile & powder charge made it too easy to knock the powder charge off during shipping & handling. That thing under the breech is known as the elevating screw. Also, cannoneers of artillery in the land service of the United States Army were known as a Detachment. Gun crews were Navy. For a well informative study of Civil War Artillery without the expense of finding & buying all the period manuals see Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Philip M. Cole's book called "Civil War Artillery At Gettysburg".
Eric and Trey, for awhile before my tbi knocked me out of commission, I was a part of horse drawn artillery. One thing I was fortunate to participate is a artillery competition. From a original 6lb cannon from 1836 on up, were at the shoot. The most accurate was a Whitworth, most deadly was a 12 lb Napoleon firing cannister. The Parrot cannons were deadly too. I used to think that they exaggerated the recoil of artillery till I saw one roll back a little over 10 feet. I would never want to go up against cannister as it is like a mega sized shotgun. I carried a Lemat revolver at the John Hunt Morgan raid as a way to keep our 12 lb field howitzer protected. I cannot imagine using a rammer to defend my cannon but in heat of battle you use what you have. I will never forget seeing the damage caused by cannister at the shoot. Keep up the good work.
Wow wow WOW. I can not even begin to imagine what it was like. Amazing history and needs to always be remembered. Our ancestors were TRULY brave, either side. Fabulous presentation, thank you and God bless those who were lost here.
What more can I say thrilling educational well thought out stupendous presentation the level of knowlege beyond ever presented by any ever Keeps you wide awake. BROVO
Great video. Love the background music. Not overly loud as I've seen from some videos that competes with the narration. Perfectly done background music is when it seems to melt into the background naturally (if that makes any sense). Perfect enhancement to the presentation. Well done.
What folks need to be aware of is, the condition of the ground at the time. Today, we look out over beautifully manicured landscape. Unscathed trees, reproduced fence rails, modern homes and businesses, paved clean roads, limited views at distance…nothing even remotely close to what the soldiers of November 1864 witnessed, from both perspectives. There really was quite literally, no place to hide!
Ahh yes, fellow Ohioans doing us proud. I've sympathized with some of the Confederates, most especially Virginian's, who were so proud and fiercely loyal to where they were from. And I'm not saying every state doesn't have people like that, and while I may be biased, Ohio and it's people have everything that's great about the Midwest. I don't care what anyone says, I love it and it is and will forever be my home.
Sounds like the 1st Kentucky handed out withering fire and still got overrun or repulsed. Then the 12th KY and 16th KY marched forward to make a big push back to the original line.
Wow, great job explaining what seems to be a little spoken about occurrence, the effect of the union artillery during the battle of Franklin. Heck, even the battle itself doesn't get enough study. Are you guys local to Franklin? Do you give tours?
