20K views · 177 reactions | WATCH: The U.S. Navy set off an explosion near the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean June 18. The explosion, viewed from several angles, was part of a “full ship shock trial," which is done near warships to check that they can withstand harsh conditions. | WSPA 7News | Facebook

Millions of shells were fired leading up to the big battles of World War 1. The empty shell casings became a logistical nightmare for the armies of #WW1. Efforts were made to ship the shells back to the factories were they could be recycled but in the fog of war some were left in the field. In a New-York Tribune Aug 31 1919 "Pile of shells cost the British government $25 each ($450 in 2025). An enterprising Philadelphian managed to buy them for 60 cents apiece ($11 in 2025) . #WWI #WW1 #capcut #