Aug. 26, 1346: First Cannon Fired in Battle, Maybe
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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Genoese mercenaries fighting under Philip VI of France are surprised, unpleasantly, when they are among the first soldiers in history to come under cannon fire.
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Firing cannon hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Infantry Tactics at the Battle of Crecy, 1346
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When was the first recorded use of a firearm? - Quora
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Cannon - Wikipedia
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