Quaker Gun Mounted On Bluff Of Port Hudson, La. (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Quaker Gun Mounted on Bluff of Port Hudson, La. (U.S. Civil War)': This photograph captures a strategic position during the American Civil War. The image shows a Quaker Gun mounted atop a bluff overlooking Port Hudson, Louisiana. The Quaker Gun, known officially as the 12-pounder mountain howitzer, was a lightweight cannon used by both Union and Confederate forces throughout the war. This specific gun's presence at Port Hudson highlights the significant role this key Confederate stronghold played in the broader conflict. The photograph serves as a historical record of the military activities during this period.