Minie Ball: The Civil War Bullet that Changed History
The Minié ball, or Minie ball, is a type of bullet used extensively in the American Civil War.The muzzle-loading rifle bullet was named after its codeveloper, Claude-Étienne Minié. Although the Minié ball was conical in shape, it was commonly referred to as a "ball," due to the round shape of the ammunition that had been used for centuries.
