Heated shot
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heated-shot-246-9896112
title:
Heated shot
text:
Heated shot or hot shot is round shot that is heated before firing from muzzle-loading cannons, for the purpose of setting fire to enemy warships, buildings, or equipment. The use of heated shot dates back centuries. It was a powerful weapon against wooden warships, where fire was always a hazard. It was rendered obsolete in the mid-19th century when vessels armored with iron replaced wooden warships in the world's navies. Also at around the same time, the replacement of solid-iron shot with exp
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description:
Ancient artillery technique
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heated_shot
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2024-03-03T21:38:13Z
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