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had previously seen, chiefly because of the use of iron tubes for holding the propellant; this enabled higher thrust and longer range for the missile (up to 2 km range). At
Pollilur, Mysore rockets restricted the British vanguard movement, skimming along the surface, lacerating troops, and in
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Baillie's men, suffering desertions and uncoordinated leadership, formed a defensive square on a patch of high ground, with
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