Re: [MV] Fw: Re: [MV] Heater, Immersion, Liquid Fuel Fired

From: Everett Doyle (194cbteng@pchnet.com)
Date: Mon Nov 20 2000 - 15:58:04 PST

 How does this compare to the "grape shot" used in this country during the
"War or Northern Aggression" in the late 1860's

> "Intriguing, I'm wondering how many of us actually know where the
> commonly
> used term "shrapnel" comes from. . . ."
>
> Richard
> Southampton - England
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> Richard,
> I know I'm answering a question that you already know the answer to,
> but ......
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> It was Lieutenant H. Shrapnel of the British Army (1761-1842) who
> invented the famous shell case that bears his name. This was a hollow
> case fitted with small shot and powder train which broke the projectile
> only, thus allowing the shot or shrapnel to continue in its intended
> direction. Although Lieutenant Shrapnel introduced his concept in the
> 1780's it was not employed by His Majesties Forces until the Napoleonic
> wars, with devastating effect at the Battle of Waterloo.
>
> Lance
> MVPA 22125
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