A Hungarian, Orban, designed a massive one of these to help Mehmed II capture Constantinople.
A Hungarian, Orban, designed a massive one of these to help Mehmed II capture Constantinople. Three were used at Crecy by Edward III, and some number were involved at Agincourt in 1415, though Chinese sources report them used in battle in the 12th century. Not to be confused with pyrotechnic weapons like Greek Fire, these were powered largely by saltpeter. The Terrace Italienne and Vauban Fortresses were invented to combat them due to the fact that they could pound down old medieval fortifications and castles. FTP identify these projectile weapons that used gunpowder to hurl large projectiles at enemy armies and walls.
A Hungarian, Orban, designed a massive one of these to help Mehmed II capture Constantinople.
{Cannons} or {Bombards}