Artillery Pieces

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Artillery Pieces for 15th and 16th Century Armies The 15th and 16th centuries were marked by significant historical events, including the Age of Exploration, colonial expansion, and conflicts that reshaped the world. Artillery units played a pivotal role during this period of exploration, conquest, and military innovation. Battles and Wars: Italian Wars (1494-1559): The Italian Wars were a series of conflicts involving multiple European powers. Artillery was instrumental in these wars, participating in battles such as the Siege of Florence (1529-1530).Conquest of the Americas: Artillery played a crucial role in the conquest and colonization of the Americas. Cannons were used during campaigns like Hernán Cortés' conquest of the Aztec Empire (1519-1521) and Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Inca Empire (1532-1533).Tactics and Strategies: Artillery units were renowned for their firepower and strategic importance on the battlefield. Their tactics involved: Siege Warfare: Artillery was essential in siege warfare, used to breach enemy fortifications, city walls, and castles. Cannons were used to create breaches through which troops could assault enemy positions.Field Artillery: On open battlefields, cannons were employed to provide long-range fire support. Artillery crews would position themselves strategically to maximize their impact on enemy formations.Fortification Defense: Artillery units also played a defensive role, protecting fortresses and city walls by repelling enemy assaults and sieges. Set contains: Bolt Thrower - Unassembled/Unsupported Culvern (Cannon) - Unassembled/Unsupported Organ Gun - Assembled/Unsupported Volley Gun - Assembled/Unsupported Swivel Gun - Unassembled/Unsupported 3x3 Volley Gun - Assembled/Unsupported Sculpted by the incomparable Erramir Orlan of Peculiar Companions. Printing at 100% resolution will yield a 28mm miniature. Prints at 105% are slightly more in scale with Perry Miniatures and 110% prints will be in a compatible scale with Warhammer Fantasy miniatures.