78: CSI Concord: New Research Into ‘The Shot Heard ‘Round the World’ | No Lowballers Podcast

On this episode of the No Lowballers podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker are joined by Joey Bohy, author of the new book Bullet Strikes From the First Day of the American Revolution. This new look at the “Shot Heard Round The World” applies modern ballistics, crime scene recreation and live-fire testing of period firearms to paint a fresh picture of the battles at Concord, Lexington and other sites from April 19, 1775. We learn how the British army left a trail of devastation as it was chased back to Boston by the revolutionary militias and the chaos that ensued. 

Show Topics:

• Joel’s New Book, “Bullet Strikes”:
  • Before diving into the products, we explore the evolution of thermal imaging. From military applications in the 20th century to contemporary uses in civilian markets, thermal imaging has come a long way. Kevin and Chris touch on its roots in military tech and how it has adapted to consumer use, particularly in hunting and security.
  • Overview of “Bullet Strikes,” which examines the first day of the American Revolution through archaeological findings and ballistics studies.
  • Insights into the archeology project at Minuteman National Park and the live fire studies of flintlock firearms.
• Archaeological Insights:
  • Explanation of how modern shooting incident reconstruction techniques were adapted for historical contexts.
  • Detailed descriptions of discoveries from bullet-struck buildings and objects, like a historically significant powder horn.
• Ballistic Studies and Their Revelations:
  • Joel discusses how the ballistic studies provided new insights into the engagements of April 19, 1775.
  • The blend of historical data with live-fire results offered a unique perspective on the revolutionary battles.
• Human Stories Behind the Battle:
  • Joel shares poignant stories about individuals affected by the events of the revolution, emphasizing the human element in historical studies.
• Closing Thoughts:
  • Logan and Allen reflect on the discussion, highlighting the importance of revisiting historical narratives with fresh methodologies.

Links:

Order Bullet Strikes here:

Read the American Society of Arms Collectors articles Joel references

• https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/I-Roundball-Shooting-Phase-1-Report-Revised-3-20-24.pdf
• https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/II-Phase-II-Report-Revised-3-20-24-1.pdf
• https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/III-Shooting-Validation-Study-Scott-Bohy-final-3-18-24-1.pdf

Has this given you a new perspective on the start of the American Revolution? Have you ever visited the North Bridge or any other Revolutionary War sites? Share your thoughts in the comments! If you like what you’re hearing, please leave us a rating and review!!  

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