Title

Cannon formed of iron staves

Caption

Cannon formed of iron staves hooped together and mounted on a primitive gun carriage. The elevation of the gun could be moving the rod on the front pillar into a different slot. From "De re militari" by Roberto Valturio (Verona, 1472). Woodcut. War Armament Artillery Gun

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07113_010350P

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28.7Mb (950.6Kb) / 11.8in x 9.4in / 3543 x 2832 (300dpi)