12-Pounder Napoleon
These cannon were made of cast bronze with a flared front-end barrel, called a muzzle-swell. They were safe, reliable, and had amazing killing power, particularly at a close-range.
Howitzers
These cannon were short-barreled and fired explosive shells at a high trajectory. They worked best if enemies were concealed behind terrain or some sort of fortifications. They had lower powder charges and mainly consisted of bronze.
Economic Impacts
At this period in time, the South was at a great disadvantage to the North in terms of weapons production. The North had plenty of factories to create weapons, as well as troops who were generally much better trained than the Confederate troops.
Social Impacts
The South's lack of weaponry in comparison to the North had an impact on the outcomes of various points in the Civil War. If the South had had as great a number of artillery as the North, the war might have had a different ending.
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