guliky
Guliky, also known as gulyay-gorod (Russian: гуляй-город, "walking town" or "rambling town"), was a type of mobile fortress or fortified wagon used in Eastern Europe, particularly by the Muscovites, from the 16th to the 17th centuries. These were essentially large, interconnected wagons, often reinforced with iron and armed with cannons and muskets. They were designed to be moved and assembled on the battlefield, creating a defensive perimeter that could be advanced or repositioned as needed.
The construction of a guliky involved a series of robust wooden wagons, typically four-wheeled, that were linked
Guliky were employed in various military campaigns, including sieges and field battles. They offered a significant