Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Algerine” in chapter 8 of H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia.:
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The attacking ships commanded some of the batteries, and almost immediately dismounted their guns.
The walls of the casemated works were so thin as to be very soon battered down.
Most of the Algerine guns were badly mounted, and many of them were useless after the first fire.
They had no furnaces for heating shot, and, as they loaded their guns with loose powder, put in with a ladle, they coul...
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| † | Algerine (California, United States) | 52 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 user votes | |
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