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What is bat guano and why was it important during the War of 1812 and the Civil War?

April 26, 2017Bat civil war guano War

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What is bat guano and why was it important during the War of 1812 and the Civil War?

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Bat guano is bat droppings (feces). Among bat colonies, thousands of pounds of guano can accumulate. During the American War of 1812 and the American Civil War, bat guano was used to make gunpowder, since the primary component of guano is saltpeter – the primary ingredient in gunpowder.