Well, truth be told the history of Fort Douglas does NOT involve an 8" Self Propelled Howitzer, but they do have one there at the museum. No, the history of this location dates back to the 1860s, when President Grant felt someone was needed in the Salt Lake basin to keep an eye on those shady "Mormons".
Throughout the years, many soldiers have either been stationed here, or have passed through the fort. The fort is still an active military base, right next to the University of Utah campus. The collegiate affiliate I'm sure affords them the opportunity to recruit many good officers.
In that time, artillery has come a long way. From the golden days of the cannon:
To the more modern, air-launched rocket:
Fort Douglas museum catalogs these and more. With a rich array of historical data, and a wide assortment of munitions, it is a treasure trove of military media.
To end, and lest you think I am so focused on the gun that I forget the true power within those weapons, I give you an array of shells throughout the ages.
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