Need help with a type of cannon shell at the Battle of Borodino

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Need help with a type of cannon shell at the Battle of Borodino

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I was watching a clip of the Russian version of War and Peace made in the late 60s and saw a cannon shell I have never seen before. It's at 7:55 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcEsSc_3X3Q&feature=related

It's on the ground and spinning. Does anyone know anything about this type of shell? I'm really curious.
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RE: Need help with a type of cannon shell at the Battle of Borodino

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Looks like a delay-fuse explosive shot.
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But why the spinning around?
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The fuze probably misfired. Instead of exploding the shell, it's just fizzing out; the flame and sparks being released work as rocket propulsion.
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That makes sense. Thanks! [&o]
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