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As the "giant gun" trend disappeared in Europe, in favour of lighter, more manoeuvrable pieces in larger numbers, and cannon operating crews became smaller, heralding the early use of true field artillery. While the medieval Dardanelles Gun had required 200 men just to operate it, 18th-century English cannon required only a dozen men, including two gunners, while during the Napoleonic Wars five gunners were used.

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  • Cannon operation
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  • As the "giant gun" trend disappeared in Europe, in favour of lighter, more manoeuvrable pieces in larger numbers, and cannon operating crews became smaller, heralding the early use of true field artillery. While the medieval Dardanelles Gun had required 200 men just to operate it, 18th-century English cannon required only a dozen men, including two gunners, while during the Napoleonic Wars five gunners were used.
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  • As the "giant gun" trend disappeared in Europe, in favour of lighter, more manoeuvrable pieces in larger numbers, and cannon operating crews became smaller, heralding the early use of true field artillery. While the medieval Dardanelles Gun had required 200 men just to operate it, 18th-century English cannon required only a dozen men, including two gunners, while during the Napoleonic Wars five gunners were used.
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