How Revolutionary War Muskets Were Used in Battle

Description

In this video you will learn how a flintlock musket works, how it was used in battle, and its effect on the human body. You will also see a demonstration of the loading procedure by the manual as well as the procedure for combat and learn about several factors that limit the musket's effectiveness.

Duration

17 minutes, 47 seconds

Credit

Jim Hollister

Date Created

09/26/2020

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