Record #:

43533

Author(s):

Waters, Davis

Abstract:

North Carolina native and Officer of the Confederate Army, Gabriel James Rains, became a noteworthy participant in the Civil War. Later taking on the role of Brigadier General, Rains played a significant part in the war effort by creating the world's first land mine, keg torpedo, and submarine mortar battery.

Source:

Recall (NoCar F 252 .R43), Vol. 23 Issue 1, Spring Summer 2017, p7

Subject(s):

Gabriel James Rains--Confederate Army ; Civil War History--Confederate Army ; Inventions--American Civil War