Early American Guns

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Tales of the Gun: Guns of The Revolution

They were peasants throwing off the yoke of oppression and intellectuals tired of having their lives run by dictators. Pushed to the limit, they chose to fight. And their struggles would never have succeeded without the aid of the GUNS OF THE REVOLUTION. From the 13 Colonies to the October Revolution to Cuba and beyond, TALES OF THE GUN examines the weapons that helped make history. Go inside world-famous collections to see actual guns used in these battles. See how each fight was affected by the weapons available, and go to the front lines through the personal recollections of those who were there. They took up arms to win freedom and change; they fired the GUNS OF THE REVOLUTION.

(about 50 minutes)

Tales of the Gun: Guns Of The Civil War

More Americans died in the Civil War than in all other wars combined. The revolutionary weapons they fought with helped make sure that happened. The Civil War saw the introduction of guns that were far more deadly and accurate than those of just a few decades before. It was a gruesome proving ground for the technological advances brought about by the Industrial Revolution, and the innovations of weapons makers like Winchester, whose lever action rifle was one of the most sought after and effective guns used in the War Between the States. Filled with interviews with weapons experts and military historians, GUNS OF THE CIVIL WAR documents the advances and introduces the weapons that helped turn American fields red with blood. See rare photographs of Union and Rebel troops in action, and get an up-close look at the actual weapons that they used.

(about 50 minutes)

This video was added to our catalog on January 01, 2000 in Academic::History.

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