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Since the beginning of time, man has
always sought to improve their
technology in the field of weaponry.
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As seen in most caveman pictures, tools
were very primitive in the Stone Age. In
fact, prior to 2500 B.C., most tools were
made from stone. Early people first
thought of chipping hard stones, such as
flint, into a sharp point and using thesecrude weapons to "bring home the
bacon".
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A few centuries later, "cave people"
revolutionized weaponry by strategicallylashing the ax or spearhead onto a handle. This
made hunting much less strenuous since the
weapons were now much easier to handle.
These weapons, combined with bravery,
cleverness, and brute strength, sufficed to
provide food for cavemen and their families.
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Weapons soon began to take many various
forms asA
ustralians (especially the aboriginewarriors) used boomerangs and other missile
weapons in battle. "The simplicity of these
weapons is deceptive, for when used by skilled
throwers, they are just as effective as morecomplex hand weapons."
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In different parts of the world, other cultures
were advancing in their war technology. In
Japan, warriors joined suits of impressive armor,
which were designed more to serve the purpose
of frightening their opponents in battle rather
than be practical for fighting in. A kris, a highlyornate sword with a wavy blade, was used in
ceremonies, but was also highly useful for battle
situations.
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The Medieval Times are possibly the most
famous time period for war in history. When
else can you hear of gallant knights in shining
armor than 400 to 900 AD? But, as usual, reality
is much more harsh than any fairy tale. The
Knights of the Round Table were more likewalking magnets: their suits of armor, though
famous in battle, were nearly impossible for
allowing mobility.
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Many peasant warriors wore a chain mail suit, which is abunch of links hooked together. These suits served well in
battle. Full suits of armor were most likely to be found onricher calvary men and consisted of multiple metal piecesthat fit together to create an almost impenetrable shield.The code of chivalry allowed for more "civilized fighting"and, despite popular belief, most arguments were worked
out through compromise. If any fighting actually tookplace, it was usually between a "champion" from eachside, or a small group of army men, rather than an entireregiment. Swords, as well as bows and arrows, were the
choice weapon for this time period.
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What is next for weaponry technology? No one
knows what lies beyond the next century, but if
we have progressed from axes to A-bombs, you
can be sure that the story of weaponry has not
yet come to an end.
See:The New Technology of War