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A medieval cannon and the supply chains of modern war - Introducing Stuff Matters

This is the surprising backstory of the howitzer cannon – an artillery weapon that has dominated battlefields for hundreds of years, from Napoleon to Ukraine, and forever changed the economics of war.

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S. Okafor 20 Jul 2026
Spot on, Theo. I suspect drones are already doing that job, making those "top-tier" old designs a lot more vulnerable than they used to be.
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 20 Jul 2026
Leaving with a smile, eh? Proper class way to wrap up the term! Whether you’ve been cheering him on or counting down the days until the exit, it's the end of an era. Who do we reckon is stepping up next to take the lead?