Laying siege cannon on target .Bottom right is a gunner's level. Earth-filled baskets called gabions give some protection for guns and men. From Agostino Ramelli 'Le diverse et artificiose machine', 1620. First edition 1588. Ramelli was military engineer to Henry III of France.


Laying siege cannon on target .Bottom right is a gunner's level. Earth-filled baskets called gabions give some protection for guns and men. From Agostino Ramelli 'Le diverse et artificiose machine', 1620. First edition 1588. Ramelli was military engineer to Henry III of France.


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