In this video I shed some light on medieval handgonnes, the first black powder infantry weapons. These cannons-on-sticks seem to seldom get the fame or credit they deserve for how historically significant they were, even among fairly knowledgeable weapons enthusiasts.
I go in depth on what they were, how they were used, when they were used, and in what context they served. I also provide historical dates & accounts to solidify that gunpowder, indeed, was a very well-known medieval substance, and its use in warfare was prolific throughout the 14th century and later.
And look, this weapon isn't even in Shad's underappreciated historical weapons series yet.
Ralchire: 1 - Shad: 0 (though Shad--make that video)!
Music used:
Kings of Tara, Five Armies, Crusade, and Unholy Knight by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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13 июл 2024
