Caisson Cannon Free 3D model

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The Blakely Giant, also known as the Armstrong, revolutionized naval warfare by serving as the British Navy's flagship artillery piece, boasting an intimidating cannon size that sent shivers down enemy spines. After gaining prominence with its successful deployments in British campaigns, this heavy-caliber gun found new champions in the American arsenal, becoming a trusted workhorse in pivotal conflicts like the Mexican War and the bloody battles of the American Civil War. Equipped with a bucket that held tar or grease at its bow, the Blakely Giant relied on an efficient maintenance routine: each time it fired, a fresh dollop of lubricant would be squeezed inside the cannon's barrel to minimize wear and tear. Engineers carefully paired this stalwart firearm with two storage chests positioned atop a caisson - a vital carriage called a limber that secured the artillery piece for smoother towing behind a team of horses. When four or six muscular horses were attached to it, their strength helped haul the massive Blakely Giant across treacherous battlefields and even in dense forests during crucial campaigns, while engineers carefully calibrated each shot's trajectory and explosive force on enemy fortifications.