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The first documented use of artillery was by the Chinese in the 1100's (AD).
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∙ 15y agoThe Chinese used cannons in 1132 AD.
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What war was the cannon used in?
IDK only the revolutionary and civil war probably.IMPROVED ANSWER:Large cannons were first used in warfare about 1350. Cannons of this time were first cast of bronze and of wrought iron.Cannons firing heavy balls were used extensively by Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War.
What was the first Civil War cannon?
The main cannon of the Civil War was the 10-pound muzzle loading Parrot Rifle. However, there were many older types of cannon still in use at the beginning of the Civil War. These ranged from Revolutionary-era "grasshoppers" (small 3-pounders made of brass) up to cast iron mortars and cannon.
What cannons were used most in the civil war?
The primary cannon used was the French made M1857 12 Pounder "Napoleon"
What was the first battle of the cilvil war?
The attack of Fort Sumter by P.B.T. Boregaurd's cannon batteries in South Carolina was the first battle of the Civil War and lead to the USA's declaration of war on the CSA
How did new technologies effect the civil war?
First rifled cannon. First submarine. First widely-photographed war. First time that whole armies were moved to the battlefield by train. First time that orders were given by telegraph.
When was the first cannon used?
it was first used in 1326
When was a cannon used?
Babar first used cannon in the battle with Ibrahim Lodhi in India.
What were hourglasses used for during the civil war?
to time cannon fire
What war was the cannon used in?
IDK only the revolutionary and civil war probably.IMPROVED ANSWER:Large cannons were first used in warfare about 1350. Cannons of this time were first cast of bronze and of wrought iron.Cannons firing heavy balls were used extensively by Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War.
How can a cannon help during a war?
A cannon is not used anymore, but can provide artillery for infantry and take out enemy soldiers with great casualites. It also depends on what cannon you have and where it is stationed.
When was the first guns where used in a war and where?
Roughly 1,000 years ago in China. We do not know the exact date and place. They were a crude form of cannon. The first portable firearms used in war that we know of were the "hand guns" used at the battle of Ain Jalut 3 September 1260.
What weapons were used on water during the first revolution war?
Mostly cannons. 12 pounder and 9 pounder cannon balls were common. Mostly cannons. 12 pounder and 9 pounder cannon balls were common.
When was the cannon invented?
The cannon was invented in China to replace the seige engine in destroying castles. The first cannon used in Europe was in the mid 1300's.
What was the first Civil War cannon?
The main cannon of the Civil War was the 10-pound muzzle loading Parrot Rifle. However, there were many older types of cannon still in use at the beginning of the Civil War. These ranged from Revolutionary-era "grasshoppers" (small 3-pounders made of brass) up to cast iron mortars and cannon.
Was the cannon of the Revolutionary War successful?
The cannon was quite successfull it could take out an entire company of soldiers if it was used at close range and was loadded with shot
What resources did colonial Rhode Island have?
water and iron (used for cannon balls in the Revolutionary war)
Name two other weapon used in the revolutionary war?
pistol and saber
