Soumik Dutta

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Leonardo sketched war machines, pictures such as a war chariot with scythe blades mounted on both sides, to resemble a winged weapon; an armored tank which was propelled by two men cranking a shaft; and also a giant crossbow which required a number of men to operate. This resume of sorts certainly worked its charms, because Leonardo would come to stay in Milan for 17 years in the duke’s employ.
Soumik Dutta
Leonardo went to Milan under Dukes employee
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