Brandon Fisichella
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How Bad was the Smoke on 18th C. Battlefields?
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August 9, 2023
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~~Video Description~~
The smoke which obscured battlefields during the 18th and 19th Centuries is something that is regularly discussed, but not often focused on in great depth. In this video, pulling from both live display footage and primary sources from the time, I hope to shed a little more light on this diffusive and deeply important element of war, described as "Hell upon Earth."
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~~Timestamps~~
Lingering Smoke 00:00
The Impact of Rapid Fire 03:05
The Impact of Scale 04:30
Reenactment Vs Reality 05:11
Black Powder 06:01
Sponsorship 07:56
Primary & Other Sources 10:13
Conclusion 17:21
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