New Artillery Tube at the Alamo

billchemerka
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New Artillery Tube at the Alamo Sept 21, 2010 9:34:03 GMT -5

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Post by billchemerka on Sept 21, 2010 9:34:03 GMT -5

A four-pound bronze artillery piece is on display at the Alamo.
The story of its journey will be posted shortly.

[If this info has been posted on another thread, feel free to eliminate this post.]

All the best.

billchemerka Charter Member Posts: 334	New Artillery Tube at the Alamo Sept 21, 2010 17:22:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by billchemerka on Sept 21, 2010 17:22:06 GMT -5 The DRT made an official announcement about the gun this afternoon.

garyzaboly Guest	New Artillery Tube at the Alamo Sept 25, 2010 5:14:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by garyzaboly on Sept 25, 2010 5:14:12 GMT -5 That gun is definitely a howitzer, not a regular cannon. Howitzers were used to lob rounds OVER a wall, not against them, and were usually made of bronze, as this piece is.

Rich Curilla Senior Member Posts: 1,645	New Artillery Tube at the Alamo Sept 25, 2010 14:53:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rich Curilla on Sept 25, 2010 14:53:10 GMT -5 The photograph has it appearing to be on display in the confessional of the Church.
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Post by billchemerka on Sept 21, 2010 9:34:03 GMT -5

Post by billchemerka on Sept 21, 2010 17:22:06 GMT -5

Post by garyzaboly on Sept 25, 2010 5:14:12 GMT -5

Post by Rich Curilla on Sept 25, 2010 14:53:10 GMT -5