The Patriot Files

Battle of Manila Bay, 1 M

David — Sat, 11 Jan 2003 19:58:09 -0800

by: David

Description: Spanish guns captured at Cavite when that facility was occupied following the battle. These appear to be heavy muzzle-loading rifles.

Cavite Navy Yard, Philipp

David — Sat, 11 Jan 2003 19:57:48 -0800

by: David

Description: Captured Spanish guns on display at Cavite, circa 1900.

The Sims-Dudley dynamite

David — Tue, 10 Dec 2002 14:00:25 -0800

by: David

Description: The Sims-Dudley dynamite gun was an experimental breechloading artillery piece that used compressed air to launch a projectile containing gelatinous "dynamite". This unusual gun saw use with Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders.

The Gatling gun, one of t

David — Tue, 10 Dec 2002 14:00:25 -0800

by: David

Description: The Gatling gun, one of the earliest forms of functional machines guns, was used during the Spanish American War, both on land and at sea. The use of the Gatling gun during the War is most well-known from its use in the assault on San Juan Hill.