Carcasses were shot from howitzers, mortars, and other cannons to set fire to buildings and defences; on impact, the shell shattered, spreading its incendiary filling around the target.
Carcasses were fired by artillery such as howitzers, mortars, and other cannons with the intent of setting fire to structures and fortifications. Upon hitting the ground, these shells would break apart, releasing their incendiary substances onto the targeted area.