WHY The Hotchkiss Cannon Changed War

Today we tell the story behind the Hotchkiss Cannon, one of the most advanced rapid-fire weapons of the late 19th century. Designed by Benjamin B. Hotchkiss, this innovative artillery piece played a crucial role in naval and land warfare across the globe.

In this video, we dive into its design, mechanics, historical impact, and how it set the stage for modern automatic weapons. If you want to see one in person, come visit us at our Easton, PA showroom today!

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Sources:
Hotchkiss Magazine Fall 2017: https://issuu.com/thehotchkissschool/...

German Manuals: https://www.germanmanuals.com/images/...

Sarco and Firearms News:    • Hotchkiss 37mm Revolving Cannon at SARCO Inc.  

Benjamin B. Hotchkiss Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjami...

Footage Attribution:
Vecteezy https://www.vecteezy.com/video/323448...
https://www.vecteezy.com/video/443013...

Denis Shiryaev Youtube:    • [60 fps]  A Trip Through Paris, France in ...  

Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation Youtube:    • Planer - Pratt & Whitney - belt-driven - l...  

National Archives Catalog: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/97503

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