M1857 Napoleon - Right of US Grant HDQS Monument - Savannah, TN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 35° 13.522 W 088° 15.156
16S E 386009 N 3898754
U.S. Grants Monument this is the one or the proper left.
Waymark Code: WMTV72
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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County of monument: Hardin County
Location of monument: traffic triangle at Bridge Ave. & Main Ave., Savannah

Wikipedia's complete detail listings

By far the most popular of the smoothbore cannon was the 12-pounder Model of 1857, Light, commonly called "Napoleon". The Model 1857 was of lighter weight than the previous 12-pounder guns, and could be pulled by a six-horse draft, yet offered the heavier projectile payload of the larger bore. It is sometimes called, confusingly, a "gun-howitzer" (because it possessed characteristics of both gun and howitzer) and is discussed in more detail separately below.

'Developed in France for Emperor Napoleon III in the 1850s, the bronze smoothbore 12-pounder became the most popular gun of the American Civil War. The Napoleon was light enough to be easily maneuverable and heavy enough to destroy field fortifications almost a mile away.

"Firing solid shot, spherical case and canister, the Napoleon Cannon was also extremely versatile. By mid-1863 nearly 40% of all field artillery pieces of each army were Napoleons. The Union had over 1,000 Napoleon Cannons in its arsenal and the Confederacy over 600." ~ Model Expo

What type of artillery is this?: M 1857 Napoleons

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: France, and Civil War both sides

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1857

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Catfish to Cannonballs #3 by HC Seeker | GC1F8PZ | Tennessee

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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