What is Jack Johnson?
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by Stork
The 4th day mentions an enemy weapon- the Jack Johnson.
The 6th day has Lord Cavans Bde twice, and it's also on the 7th.
I can't find either of these in any of the online sources I tried. Anyone know?
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by ral104 moderator, scientist
A Jack Johnson is slang for a 15cm heavy artillery shell, or more specifically the impact of a 15cm heavy artillery shell. Lord Cavan's brigade was the 4th Guard's Brigade. He was commander at the time.
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Jack Johnson. A 'Jack Johnson' was the British nickname used to describe the impact of a heavy, black German 15-cm artillery shell. Jack Johnson (1878-1946) was the name of the popular U.S. (born in Texas) world heavyweight boxing champion who held the title from 1908-15.
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Lord Cavan photograph and information regarding him:
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolph_Lambart,_10th_Earl_of_Cavan
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by David_Underdown moderator
Jack Johnson being one of the first well-known black boxers
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