Compared to European use of naval cannon, such artillery saw limited use in ship to ship engagements, or shore bombardments.

The fortress itself was outfitted with additional defenses, including arrow slits and narrow openings which were extended to employ the use of cannon.

The joint use of the cutters and cannon proved decisive and Spartacus continued to lose ground rapidly.

This was partly because many medieval castles could not cope with the increasing use of cannon in warfare.

"I hope an heir is named soon, one that all accept, and that it does not come to the use of lances and cannon."

Some historians believe that Crécy marked the first use of cannon in warfare.

However, with the widespread use of muskets and cannon, such formations became vulnerable.

This method of construction was optimal before the widespread use of cannon.

The Mōri, who were one of the few Sengoku period clans to make effective or extensive use of cannon, used these in securing their victory.

The use of cannon against the French works would have cleared paths through the abatis and breached the breastworks.