The bombard is a cannon or mortar used in medieval times. It was a large caliber, muzzle-loading artillery piece mainly used during sieges to throw stone balls at opponent’s walls. The primary use was to break down the walls of the enemy so the army could get to the enemy. Most bombards were made of iron and used gunpowder to launch the projectile through the air. There are many types of bombards, including the Mons Meg, Dardanelles Gun, and the handheld bombard. Bombards were part of a family of superguns that had a big role in history. They were used throughout the Middle Ages and the early modern period and had a profound impact on many wars.