canister shot

• Projectile d'artillerie antipersonnel composé d'un conteneur métallique rempli de petits projectiles métalliques ou de mitraille, tiré à courte distance pour agir comme un fusil géant. Utilisé principalement dans les batailles navales et terrestres aux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles.

A type of anti-personnel artillery ammunition consisting of a metal canister filled with small metal balls or shot, designed to be fired from a cannon at close range, effectively turning the cannon into a large shotgun. It was primarily used in naval warfare and land battles during the 18th and 19th centuries.

1. Anti-personnel artillery projectileC2formal

   A type of artillery ammunition consisting of a metal cylinder filled with small metal balls or shot, designed to be fired at close range against infantry or personnel.

   Boîte à mitraille

   • During the battle, the defenders used canister shot to break the enemy charge.
   • Canister shot was devastating against massed infantry formations.
   • The cannon was loaded with canister shot for close-range defense.