Historical Events tagged with "ordnance"
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Catastrophic Ordnance Depot Explosion
Approximately 300 people lost their lives when an ordnance depot exploded in Mobile, Alabama. The calamity resulted from a series of detonations at the site, creating a powerful blast that devastated the surrounding area. Eyewitness accounts describe the shocking intensity of the explosion, which could be heard for miles. The explosion is linked to the storage of ammunition originally intended for the Confederate Army, reflecting the turbulent post-Civil War period. The destruction left a significant mark on Mobile, reshaping its community and infrastructure.
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