Railroad Gun Crew, somewhere in Virginia, 1864
 

1.  Briefly describe what you see in the photograph.

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2.  Why is the artillery mounted on a railroad car?  What advantages and disadvantages does this
     give an army?

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3. Whose army does this gun belong to?  How do you know?

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4.  How many men do you think it takes to crew (operate) this artillery piece?

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5.  What do think is the purpose of the structure on the front of this railroad car?

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6.  How would this artillery piece be employed (what would it be used to do)?

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