= Artillery by period
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Artillery refers to large-caliber guns used in warfare on land and at sea, and it has evolved significantly over different historical periods. Here’s an overview of artillery development broken down by key periods: \#\#\# Ancient and Classical Period (up to 500 AD) - **Early Forms**: The earliest artillery pieces were simple siege engines like the battering ram, catapults, and ballistae, used primarily in siege warfare.
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