The Thunderous Pause: Why 17th Century Cannons Couldn’t Fire Faster
Imagine the scene: a 17th-century battlefield. Smoke hangs heavy in the air, the acrid smell of gunpowder stinging your nostrils. Cannons, those monstrous iron beasts, are poised to unleash their fury. Yet, between each earth-shattering roar, there’s a frustrating, agonizing pause. The promise of rapid fort destruction and devastating attacks is palpable, but the reality … Read more