Stokes Mortar Round

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Title	Stokes Mortar Round
Description	British made 3-inch Stokes mortar round. This projectile weighed 11 pounds and had a maximum range of about 1,000 yards when fired from a mortar. Each regiment had at least six mortars which were usually hauled to the front by mules. The Stokes Mortar was a popular weapon because of its effectiveness at lobbing shells into enemy trenches.
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