Cannon


The meaning of the word Cannon is: a large, mounted gun that is used to fire heavy projectiles


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Invented in China during the 12th century, the first cannon was used along with gunpowder as a weapon of war.

published by Laurette on 2021-12-19 01:27:24


During the Civil War, the use of a cannon for fighting diminished as rifled barrels replaced these heavy weapons.

published by Lore on 2021-07-31 23:38:41


Cannon battles still take place during the war reenactment, where history buffs get to watch mounted guns in their glory.

published by Kittie on 2022-01-05 16:03:54


Early cannons were filled with balls of gunpowder so that when they struck an object, the explosion would cause more harm.

published by Mauricio on 2021-03-10 07:50:51


Custer lost the battle of Little Bighorn because he was fighting the Indian’s riffles with a single-shot cannon.

published by Cherri on 2021-01-25 02:02:34


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