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