Sentence examples for development of cannons from inspiring English sources

As they were not effective at breaching the newer fortifications resulting from the development of cannons, siege engines such as siege towers and trebuchets became less widely used.

The trebuchet, which probably evolved from the petraria in the 13th century, was the most effective siege weapon before the development of cannons.

Toward the end of the Middle Ages, the development of cannon made revolutionary changes to siege warfare throughout Europe, with many castles becoming susceptible to artillery fire.

Towards the end of the Middle Ages, the development of cannon made revolutionary changes to siege warfare throughout Europe, with many castles becoming susceptible to artillery fire.

As they were not effective at breaching the newer fortifications resulting from the development of cannon, siege engines such as siege towers and trebuchets became less widely used.

Some Scottish kings were very interested in the development of cannon, including the unfortunate James II, who was killed by the accidental explosion of one of his own cannon besieging Roxburgh Castle in 1460.

Although the obsolescence of castles as fortifications was hastened by the developments of cannon from the 14th century on, many medieval castles still managed to "put up a prolonged resistance" against artillery during the English Civil War of 17th century.

The development of powerful cannons in the 15th century brought about a reappraisal of fortification design and siege warfare in Europe and parts of Asia.

Towards the latter part of the period, gunpowder was invented, which increased the sophistication of the weapons, and led to the eventual development of the cannon and other firearms.

With the development of better metallurgy techniques, later cannons abandoned the vase shape of early Chinese artillery.

The inviolability of the medieval curtain wall came to an end in the 15th century, with the development of effective cast-bronze siege cannon.