The Story of the Gatling Gun

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The Story of the Gatling Gun

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Sep 27, 2010

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When Richard Jordan Gatling invented the Gatling gun, he revolutionized wartime firepower. In this episode, Chris and Jonathan discuss the history of firepower and the principles behind the Gatling gun. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Sep 27, 2010

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The Story of the Gatling Gun

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