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Years That Changed History: 1776

Summary

As a key factor in the waging of the Revolution, investigate the military technology of the era, and the range of firearms and cannons that undergirded the fighting. Then uncover the remarkable story of the first working submarine, developed in 1776 by David Bushnell. Learn about the design of the sub, its planned role in the war, and the ultimately failed attempts to use it against British ships.

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