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    Plus, it's important to make the distinction between guns (small arms) and cannons. Guns are almost unread of but cannon existed in the late middle ages. If someone want to know how effective firearms (especially) where at that time, he should read the story of the siege of Constantinople. That would help to get an idea.

    Seen from that angle they are almost risible.

    If I recall, the main problem was a massive loss of pressure. Basically, the first guns where probably as powerful as a sling. That's why they use massive cannons. The weight of the ball inflict more damage than it's kinetic energy.
    Last edited by Azélor; 02-17-2014 at 02:41 PM.

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