The artillery piece has, since its first appearance in the Middle Ages, gradually developed into one of the most lethal weapons on the battlefield - artillery has caused the majority of all casualties in most wars since 1914. The World's Great Artillery is the illustrated history of the development, employment pieces, from field guns to anti-tank weapon's and giant railway cannon, are covered in The World's Great Artillery, with particular emphasis on each weapon's development, unique design features, and combat capabilities.