Ancient cannons were mainly used in a warfare called siege. Siege is when an invading force surrounds a city and waits until the city's inhabintants surrender due to lack of resources. Cannnons, were very effecive at this because the cannon's could destroy resource deposits, important buildings, walls, bridges, and anything else that might pose some kind of threat to their plans. Because of sieges, many cities have fallen to invaders, and losing cities is how most nations fall. Some examples are: Siege of Tyre, Siege of Sogdian Rock, Siege of Plevna, Siege of Metz, Siege of Delhi, Siege of Vienna, and the Siege of Paris. These siege's always brought wealth to the conquerers and brought death pain to those who were conquered.
Also, building cannon's provided economic support for the producing country. In the United States during World War I and World War II, war resources, including cannons, were being mass produced for the Allied front. Citizen's were being paid money to donate and to recycle steel and other metals to produce things made of steel.
Also, building cannon's provided economic support for the producing country. In the United States during World War I and World War II, war resources, including cannons, were being mass produced for the Allied front. Citizen's were being paid money to donate and to recycle steel and other metals to produce things made of steel.
Good job explaining the tactics from back in the day, such as the siege. Good see you added battles relating to your discussion!
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