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French Cannon
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Uploaded: 02/08/15 10:07 PM GMT
French Cannon
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Yorktown, Virginia, USA. The French offered assistance to the American military efforts that were critical to the successful ending of the rebellion against British rule. This was especially true in the Siege of Yorktown. Lord Cornwallis took the town to be a defense of the York River and provide a more southern port for the British fleet. With 17,600 American and French troops, much artillery power, and the French fleet, under de Grasse, blocking British access to the river, a nineteen day siege of the town, including an eight day bombardment using over 15,000 artillery rounds, led to Cornwallis surrendering. This is one of the French cannons on the battleground site.
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::tigger3
02/09/15 12:05 AM GMT
You did a wonderful job on your presentation Thad, I like the color, and good details.tigs =^..^=
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That was quite a battle - we were lucky to have the French join in to fight the British on our behalf. If that wasn't the case, we might be speaking with an English accent today. Great shot Thad and very informative narrative!!!
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I think they paid us off in French Fries, Thad. Just think how we paid them back with the Louisiana Purchase.
Good capture and information.
I like the dab of light on the cannon.
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Good capture and information.
I like the dab of light on the cannon.
TicK
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
Carvings on a weapon of destruction! But that is how it was in those days. Nice capture of this antique cannon Thad.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
15.000 balls!.....That would be an hours work these days!....
Love the close up..the lighting and green shade is good too!
Love the close up..the lighting and green shade is good too!
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"You can observe a lot by just watching".
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The coat of arms with the three lilies betrayals that it is a French cannon.
Very interesting image and a ditto narrative Thad.
Very interesting image and a ditto narrative Thad.
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Interesting to see a weapon of destruction as a piece of art.
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Superb detail in this shot, Thad. Are you taking these shots of the Cannon with a Canon?
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