Sentence examples for light cannons from inspiring English sources

Light enters the main hall through the angled roof's "light cannons" and small slit-like openings on the walls.

If you're wondering whether all this kit should be operated by adults, some of whom may be partially bereft of their faculties, it's probably best not to bring up the UV light cannons and tricycles.

Artillery support was provided by two heavy cannons and around 20 light cannons; most of the heavy artillery was left at Gloucester to help defend the city.

Better gunpowder, cast-iron projectiles (replacing stone), and the standardization of calibres meant that even relatively light cannons could be deadly.

After the final push to the Petén lakes in early 1697, the Spanish recorded that they left with their garrison over 50 Dutch- and French-made muskets, three 1 lb calibre light cannons (piezas) cast from iron and mounted on carriages, four iron and two bronze pedreros (2-chambered stone-launchers) and six of at least eight bronze light cannons (known as esmiriles).

The significance of the railways to the Civil War of the Finns is well symbolized by the most modern and frightening weapon used in the turmoil: armoured train, carrying light cannons and heavy machine guns.

He rescued another wounded American, then directed what the citation called "devastating fire" on a German light cannon.

In 1856 John Griffen, superintendent of the Phoenix Iron Works, turned out the first Griffen gun (a light cannon), later used by the Union army during the American Civil War.

The galeota carried 114 men and at least five artillery pieces, including a pieza (light cannon) and four pedreros (mortars).

The better gunpowder, improved, cast-iron projectiles, and the standardization of calibers meant that even relatively light cannon could be deadly.

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden emphasized the use of light cannon and mobility in his army, and created new formations and tactics that revolutionized artillery.