Nothing Says Good Morning Like a Cannon Blast

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This Bavarian 6 pounder artillery crew is ready to reload after their early morning volley into the ranks British on August 13, 1704.

This crew is one of the 90 guns of the Pro-Bourbon Army at the Battle of Blenheim.

Their 6 pdr is one of the more common field pieces of the war.

With an effective range of over 500 meters.

The 6-pounder size artillery piece will be largely use in all the wars of the 18th century. And will see action will into the 19th. By the time of the American Civil War, it will be out classed by the 12 pounder and slowly disappear from the armies of the World powers.

This is a plastic kit I put together and painted this month.