Posted on Oct 27, 2023

Dreyse vs Chassepot - neeedle fire rifles of the Franco-Prussian war

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Comparision of the Prussian Dreyse and French Chassepot need fire rifle of the 1870-71 Franco-Prussian war. A clear example when the better rifle is just not enough to win a war.

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Dreyse vs Chassepot - neeedle fire rifles of the Franco-Prussian war

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