🧐 Quiz of the day: Do you know in which battle gunpowder artillery was used for the first time in France? 💥⚔️
Gunpowder revolutionized warfare in France during the Middle Ages, but do you know in which battle it was first used?
A) Battle of Crécy
B) Battle of Agincourt
C) Battle of Poitiers
D) Battle of Castillon
💬 Leave your answer in the comments and come back soon to discover the answer! 😊👇
👉 Bonus : Do you know of any other notable inventions in military history?
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🎉 Quiz Answer: The first use of gunpowder artillery in France took place during the Battle of Crécy! 💥⚔️
In 1346, at the Battle of Crécy, English troops used gunpowder cannons for the first time in France. It was a turning point in military history, marking the arrival of firearms on European battlefields. This innovation changed the way war was waged for centuries to come, rendering medieval fortifications vulnerable and redefining military strategies.
💬 Have you ever visited a historical site where battles from that era took place? Share your experiences!
Illustration:
Battle of Crécy, illumination by Jean Froissart — Chapter CXXIX of the Chronicles. Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=438361
