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The Capture of Ceuta by the Portuguese (1415)

by DRM_peter Posted on February 10, 2025

In July 1415 King D. João I of Portugal led 242 armed ships left Lisbon for North Africa, taking with him the Infantes Dom Henrique, Dom Pedro and Dom Duarte. The fleet landed near the Moroccan port of Ceuta, and … Continue reading →

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Warfare and Firearms in Fifteenth Century Morocco, 1400-1492

by Sandra Alvarez Posted on February 23, 2014

Warfare and Firearms in Fifteenth Century Morocco, 1400-1492 Weston F. Cook Jr. War and Society: v.11 (1993) Warfare in history is back in vogue again with special interest in the period 1350-1750. Much of this renewal arises from debate over … Continue reading →

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The Trebuchet

by Sandra Alvarez Posted on February 11, 2014

The Trebuchet Paul E. Chevedden, Les Eigenbrod, Vernard Foley and Werner Soedel Scientific American (July 1995) Abstract Centuries before the development of e›ective cannons, huge artillery pieces were demolishing castle walls with projectiles the weight of an upright piano. The … Continue reading →

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