using that exact spelling. The term appears to be transliterated from Thai, where "Plerng" usually refers to
The tactical doctrine for was distinct from Western artillery. Because bamboo cannot sustain continuous firing (it would carbonize and crack), these weapons were used in massed volleys .
However, the weapon did not vanish entirely. It found a second life in folk theater and temple festivals. The Nang Talung (shadow puppet) shows often feature hero characters wielding miniature Sang Bongkrab Plerng to defeat demons.
using that exact spelling. The term appears to be transliterated from Thai, where "Plerng" usually refers to
The tactical doctrine for was distinct from Western artillery. Because bamboo cannot sustain continuous firing (it would carbonize and crack), these weapons were used in massed volleys . Sang Bongkrab Plerng
However, the weapon did not vanish entirely. It found a second life in folk theater and temple festivals. The Nang Talung (shadow puppet) shows often feature hero characters wielding miniature Sang Bongkrab Plerng to defeat demons. using that exact spelling
