Stop in for a cup of coffee

What surprised me was the distance those old weapons had. The flint locks....
In the 18th century, artillery could carry far beyond the range it could be effectively aimed. But a century later, the effective range of both artillery and muskets was much greater. Rifling and better projectiles made a huge difference whever terrain was so favorable such as a Cemetery Ridge.
Barely a decade earlier
Half a league, half a league, ...into the valley of death rode the six hundred