Artillery Thru The Ages
A Look at The ''Queen of Battle''.....
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/basilisk-cannon
31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 14th Century, these cannon were extremely heavy pieces - made of bronze. A "typical" barrel could weigh in excess of 4,000 poun …
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31st Jul 2021 - This 15th Century artillery piece was NOT as it's name implies (exactly). With the advent of more and more cannons on Medieval battlefields, many diff …
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31st Jul 2021 - Built sometime in the early 15th Century, the Belgium Dulle Griet was a Medieval cannon made of wrought-iron. The barrel is 15 feet long and used 61 b …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another of the Medieval "Superguns", The Dardenelles Cannon was a cast iron, large howiter-type cannon. It weights 8-tons. Her bore diameter was 41-in …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 15th Century, The Saker was favored by the English. Named after the Saker Falcon (a large Middle Easrtern predatory bird). The Saker' …
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31st Jul 2021 - One of the first examples of cannon/howitzer classes of weapon, The Loshult was cast in bronze. It weighed 175-pounds and was capable of firing a 15-p …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/pot-de-fer-cannon
31st Jul 2021 - This primitive cannon was first seen in use during The Hundred Years War. Developed by The French, it's name means "Iron Pot". Made of cast iron, it w …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another legendary Medieval Bombard was The Faule Grete. Known in English as "The Lazy Grete", her name was given to her due to the time needed to move …
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31st Jul 2021 - Not to be confused with The Basilick, this "Supergun" was built by The Ottoman Empire, possibly around 1450. Commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II, it was …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Ottoman Empire was one of the "first" Nations to embrace (and exploit) gunpowder and artillery. Already known for their "Superguns", Sultans would …
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31st Jul 2021 - As artillery began to develop (often faster than possible gun designs), many innovations were attempted. One such was The Polish Multi-Barrel Cannon f …
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31st Jul 2021 - The German “Mine Launcher” was developed for The Imperial German Army around 1910. These guns were considered short barreled mortars and m …