f.86r An attack directed by the Master Gunner, 'Feuerwerkbuch', Germany, first quarter of the 15th century. Royal Armouries, England.

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Feuerwerkbuch, Germany, first quarter of the 15th century
Royal Armouries, England

f.86r An attack directed by the Master Gunner, 'Feuerwerkbuch', Germany, first quarter of the 15th century. Royal Armouries, England.

f.86r An attack directed by the Master Gunner, 'Feuerwerkbuch', Germany, first quarter of the 15th century. Royal Armouries, England.

Date: first quarter of the 15th century
Reference: FEUR 1
Plate 86r. : An attack directed by the Master Gunner, using a cannon on a four-wheeled carriage and fire-arrows propelled by crossbows. One crossbowman has a belt-hook. The defenders are removing the flaming arrows from the roof with hooked staves and are defending their walls with crossbows and small cannon or wall guns.

Extent: Manuscript
Physical Characteristics: 11.9 inches x 8.5 inches (300mm x 220mm).
Source: Royal Armouries, England

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