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Naval "HEAVY" Ordnance...

shelldude

shelldude

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Here are a couple of neat photographs of U.S. Naval heavy ordnance shells from the WWI era. I thought some in the group might enjoy seeing them.

Best regards,

Randall
 

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Nice. Can anyone read the sign in the upper right of the first pic? Something about Fruit Stones and Nut Shells saving lives. Interesting that would be included in a display of ordnance.
What book did these pics come from?

Rick
 
Slick said:
Nice. Can anyone read the sign in the upper right of the first pic? Something about Fruit Stones and Nut Shells saving lives. Interesting that would be included in a display of ordnance.
What book did these pics come from?

Rick
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Rick I can't read but do know what it is about. In WW1 on the homefront all civilians were asked to save fruit stones and nut shells. They were used to make charcoal or carbon to neutralize gas used ny the huns..........Dano
 
Dano hit a home run regarding his explanation of the homefront drive! THANKS Dano!

Rick, I was doing some quick "surfing" and didn't record the specific sources.
 
Randall, I think you hit the home run, WWI era U.S. naval ordnance is not easy to find, even on the grand web. Gerat....Dano
 
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