Fougass
- Charges of gunpowder... frequently placed at the bottom of a pit or shaft dug in the ground over which an enemy must pass to the attack.*
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Friction Primer
- for Cannon consists of a tube charged with gunpowder, to the top of which is fastened a cup containing friction powder, composed of two parts of cholate of potassa, and one of sul. of antimony, which is exploded by means of a slider pulled out with a lanyard.*
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Fuze (Fuse)
- The means used to ignite the bursting charge of shells. They are classified as Time, Concussion and Percussion Fuzes.*
See Also: Forum Article
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definitions from "Military Dictionary", Col. H.L. Scott, 1861
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