case shot (Meaning)

Wordnet

case shot (n)

a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm

Webster

A collection of small projectiles, inclosed in a case or canister.

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During the Civil War, soldiers loaded cannons with case shot to devastating effect against enemy formations.
The artillery commander ordered the gunners to load case shot for maximum impact on the advancing enemy infantry.
Case shot, also known as shrapnel, consisted of small metal balls packed into a container and fired from cannons.
The effectiveness of case shot relied on its ability to scatter deadly projectiles over a wide area upon detonation.
Generals strategically positioned cannons loaded with case shot to defend key positions on the battlefield.
Infantry units faced grave danger when caught in the path of case shot fired from enemy artillery batteries.
The design of case shot allowed it to inflict casualties on enemy troops within range of the cannon's blast radius.
Artillery crews meticulously prepared and loaded case shot cartridges for rapid firing during engagements.
The distinctive sound of case shot exploding in the air struck fear into the hearts of opposing soldiers.
Military historians often analyze the tactical significance of case shot in shaping the outcome of battles throughout history.

a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearmA collection of small projectiles, inclosed in a case or canister.

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During the Civil War, soldiers loaded cannons with case shot to devastating effect against enemy formations.

The artillery commander ordered the gunners to load case shot for maximum impact on the advancing enemy infantry.

Case shot, also known as shrapnel, consisted of small metal balls packed into a container and fired from cannons.

The effectiveness of case shot relied on its ability to scatter deadly projectiles over a wide area upon detonation.