Description. This lesson explores the weapons used by the British, French, Dutch, Hessians, and Americans during the Revolutionary War era. The lesson, which features Colonial Williamsburg ...

December 1776 - The Storm Before Trenton Washington’s surprise attack in Trenton is as legendary as it was nearly suicidal.

Revolutionary War Weapons. Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom. Premiered: 4/10/25 Runtime: 53:39 Topic: Military + Espionage Military & Espionage NOVA.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR WEAPONS profiles key weapons and technology used in the conflict, including muskets, long rifles, tomahawks, gabions, cannons, and the first military submarine, the brainchild of ...

If seeing a musket turn a nice, ripe honeydew into fruit salad at 60 yards is your idea of fun, “Revolutionary War Weapons” may not be the show for you: What accomplishes the melon ...

Live demos test effectiveness of Revolutionary War weapons Pitting the Brown Bess against the long rifle, testing the first military submarine, and more. Jennifer Ouellette – Apr 14, 2025 10:30 ...

How many Revolutionary War battles happened in MA? Here's the 9 battles to know about. ... British troops marched through Lexington and Concord in an attempt to seize weapons from the colonists.

PBS' Award-Winning Science Series 'NOVA' Looks at Revolutionary War Weapons This Week. Cannon, as it turns out, are a lot more difficult to fire than you'd think. (Courtesy of GBH/NOVA) ...

I was a Revolutionary and French and Indian war reaenactor for about 10 years. Everyone uses modern black powder. I have tried shooting with a historically accurate powders.