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About The Weapons Of The American Civil War | Guns: The Evolution of Firearms

From the North to the South the firearms that won the Civil War. The history of guns from invention to the present day. Shows the major developments in the evolution of the gun, what made certain weapons so ground-breaking and notable battlefield actions and feats involving particular weapons. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

The Weapons Of The American Civil War | Guns: The Evolution of Firearms is presented by Documentary Central. Its listed runtime is 42 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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The Weapons Of The American Civil War | Guns: The Evolution of Firearms
Runtime
42 minutes
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English

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