The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
2 questions
Directed by: Michael Mann
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Eric Schweig, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means
Question: What happened to the other Redcoats who were in the canoes during the escape from the ambush? By the time they send the canoes over the waterfall and retreat to the cave, only the six of them are left.
Question: At the fort they cover their cannons with sheepskin. Why?
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Chosen answer: During inclement weather, dry sheepskins were used to keep rain from entering the barrel. During battle, wet sheepskins were used to cool down the barrel to decrease the likelihood of the powder exploding prematurely.
Greg Dwyer