Guns and Gunpowder

Cannon: A large, heavy piece of artillery typically mounted on wheels that uses gunpowder to launch projectiles over great distances.

Muskets: An infantryman's light gun with a long barrel, typically smooth-bored, muzzleloading, and fired from the shoulder.

Siege Warfare: A form of warfare where an attacking army surrounds a fortified place (like a castle) in an attempt to starve it into submission; cannons played a crucial role in these sieges due to their ability to break down walls from afar.