The Invention of the Cannon

The cannon was invented in the late 14th century and

revolutionized the way wars were fought. Before the
cannon, battles were fought mainly with swords and
bows. The cannon allowed for much more powerful
weapons to be used in battle.

The invention of the cannon allowed for the

development of new tactics and strategies in warfare.
It allowed for the development of new forms of
defense, such as castles and fortifications. It also
allowed for the development of new forms of
weaponry, such as gunpowder and muskets.