The NOVA documentary, Revolutionary War Weapons, explores the role of various weapons in the American Revolutionary War, including the accuracy of Brown Bess muskets, long rifles, and cannons. Military experts conduct tests to evaluate these weapons' effectiveness in key battles like Lexington and Concord, and the Siege of Yorktown. The film also highlights the first military submarine, the Turtle, by inventor David Bushnell. High-speed cameras are employed to capture the dynamics of firing these 18th-century arms, revealing insights about their historical significance.
The documentary examines the firing range and accuracy of Brown Bess muskets and long rifles used by both the British and the Continental Army during the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Director Stuart Powell described the high-speed cameras used as a 'supercomputer,' emphasizing their unique operation and the challenges faced while capturing historic weaponry in action.
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